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Food Act 2001 (ACT) — Principal Obligations Overview

Legislation date 16 Dec 2025
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ACT · Food Safety Food Act 2001 (ACT)
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Core duties imposed by the Food Act 2001 (ACT) on food businesses and food handlers operating in the Australian Capital Territory. Current compiled version: R31, effective 16 December 2025.
The Food Act 2001 (ACT) (A2001-66) is the principal food safety statute in the ACT. It imposes duties on food businesses and food handlers to ensure food is safe and suitable for human consumption, establishes licensing and registration requirements, mandates compliance with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, and confers inspection and enforcement powers on authorised officers. Penalties apply for non-compliant food handling and sale. …
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Core duties imposed by the Food Act 2001 (ACT) on food businesses and food handlers operating in the Australian Capital Territory. Current compiled version: R31, effective 16 December 2025.
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legislation.act.gov.au

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16 Dec 2025 · Amended
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Which WHS law does this come from?

Food Act 2001 (ACT) — Principal Obligations Overview is a WHS requirement set out in Food Act 2001 (ACT). The relevant provision is Food Act 2001 (ACT).

What does this WHS obligation require?

Food Act 2001 (ACT) — Principal Obligations Overview is a WHS obligation under Food Act 2001 (ACT). In short, Core duties imposed by the Food Act 2001 (ACT) on food businesses and food handlers operating in the Australian Capital Territory. Current compiled version: R31, effective 16 December 2025.

What changed recently?

Food Act 2001 (ACT) — Principal Obligations Overview was last updated on 6 October 2026.

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ParentFood Act 2001
JurisdictionACT
CountryAustralia
Updates tracked1
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First seenOct 2026