Food Regulations

Food Safety Standards (Australia Only)

The Food Safety Standards were developed to provide more effective and nationally uniform food safety legislation for Australia. This is reflected in Chapter 3 (Australia only) of the Food Standards Code.

A Guide to the Food Safety Standards, 4th edition, February 2023

Safe Food Australia is a guide to the four mandatory food safety standards:

  • Standard 3.1.1 Interpretation and Application
  • Standard 3.2.2 Food Safety Practices and General Requirements
  • Standard 3.2.2A Food Safety Management Tools
  • Standard 3.2.3 Food Premises and Equipment.

Food Safety Programs

A Guide to Standard 3.2.1 Food Safety Programs 

Standard 3.2.1 Food Safety Programs is a voluntary standard. Where a state or territory decides to implement a requirement for food safety programs, it must follow this standard.