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Food Act 2001

The Food Act 2001 (ACT) (A2001-66) is the principal food safety statute in the Australian Capital Territory. It imposes duties on food businesses and food handlers to ensure food sold or handled is safe and suitable for...
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Version as at 16 Dec 2025 Compiled version

Current Topics 3

Approved food safety training and food safety supervisors

Oct 2026
Part 9A sets out who can be the food safety supervisor for a registered food business, including holding a statement of attainment for an ap...
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Fees, registration applications and regulated events

Oct 2026
The Minister may determine fees for the Food Act 2001, and a fee determination is a disallowable instrument.
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1 citation

Food Act 2001 (ACT) — Principal Obligations Overview

Jul 2026
Core duties imposed by the Food Act 2001 (ACT) on food businesses and food handlers operating in the Australian Capital Territory. Current c...
Medium
1 citation

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3 Sep 2026 · Amended
16 Dec 2025 · Amended

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