Department of Health

Food safety laws and regulations

In Victoria, the regulatory and legislative mechanisms to ensure food safety include:

  • the Food Act 1984 (the Act), which controls the sale of food in Victoria, and is enforced principally by local councils
  • reporting of activities under the Act
  • a register of convictions under the Act
  • the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, which is part of Victorian law
  • the Victorian specialist food regulation agencies PrimeSafe and Dairy Food Safety Victoria.

The Food Act 1984

Information for Victorian food businesses about complying with the Act and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code outlines standards that ensure Australian businesses produce food that is safe to eat.

Food regulation

Victoria has a food safety regulation framework that helps administer the Act and keeps food safe for Victorians.

Food safety register of convictions

The register displays decisions to do with breaches of the Victorian Food Act 1984, and makes information about non-compliance available to the public.

Kilojoule labelling scheme for large chain food businesses and supermarkets

The Victorian Government introduced a kilojoule labelling scheme for large chain food businesses and supermarkets, providing clear information to Victorians about the kilojoule content of food and drinks they purchase.

Reviewed 20 September 2022

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Food Safety Unit

Phone 1300 364 352
foodsafety@health.vic.gov.au
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