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Food Regulation 2025 (sl-2025-0429) commenced 1 September 2025, replacing Food Regulation 2015. Current compiled version is 1 March 2026.
The Food Regulation 2025 commenced on 1 September 2025 as SL 2025-0429, remaking and replacing the Food Regulation 2015. It is made under the Food Act 2003 (NSW) and aligns NSW food safety law with national reforms under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The current compiled version applies from 1 March 2026. All food businesses previously regulated under the 2015 Regulation are now subject to the 2025 Regulation.
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- Food Regulation 2025 (sl-2025-0429) commenced 1 September 2025, replacing Food Regulation 2015. Current compiled version is 1 March 2026.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Food Regulation 2025 – Commencement and overview is a WHS requirement set out in Food Regulation 2025 (NSW). It is made under Food Act 2003 (NSW). The relevant provision is Food Act 2003 (NSW) > Food Regulation 2025 § 1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Food Regulation 2025 – Commencement and overview is a WHS obligation under Food Regulation 2025 (NSW). In short, Food Regulation 2025 (sl-2025-0429) commenced 1 September 2025, replacing Food Regulation 2015. Current compiled version is 1 March 2026.
What changed recently?
Food Regulation 2025 – Commencement and overview was last updated on 13 August 2026.
