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The Food Regulation 2025 replaces prior regulations, introducing updated requirements including revised food safety incident notification timelines (verbal within 24h, written within 48h).
The Food Regulation 2025 is the principal subordinate regulation made under the Food Act 2003 (NSW). It updates the regulatory framework for food businesses in NSW. Key changes include a new food safety incident notification duty: food businesses must notify the Food Authority verbally within 24 hours and in writing within 48 hours of a food safety incident. Businesses should review all operational procedures against the new Regulation.
- What
- The Food Regulation 2025 replaces prior regulations, introducing updated requirements including revised food safety incident notification timelines (verbal within 24h, written within 48h).
- Source
- foodauthority.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Food Regulation 2025 — new subordinate regulation under the Food Act 2003 is a WHS requirement set out in Food Act 2003 (NSW). The relevant provision is Food Act 2003 > Subordinate Legislation > Food Regulation 2025.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Food Regulation 2025 — new subordinate regulation under the Food Act 2003 is a WHS obligation under Food Act 2003 (NSW). In short, The Food Regulation 2025 replaces prior regulations, introducing updated requirements including revised food safety incident notification timelines (verbal within 24h, written within 48h).
What changed recently?
Food Regulation 2025 — new subordinate regulation under the Food Act 2003 was last updated on 3 September 2026.
