The obligation
The Food Act 2004 (NT) adopts the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code as NT law, making compliance with all Code standards a legal requirement for NT food businesses.
The Food Act 2004 (NT) incorporates the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code by reference, giving it the force of law in the NT. All food businesses must comply with applicable standards in the Code, including labelling, compositional, microbiological, and food handling standards. Amendments to the Code automatically have effect in the NT upon commencement.
- What
- The Food Act 2004 (NT) adopts the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code as NT law, making compliance with all Code standards a legal requirement for NT food businesses.
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- legislation.nt.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Adoption of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code is a WHS requirement set out in Food Act 2004 (NT). The relevant provision is Food Act 2004 (NT).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Adoption of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code is a WHS obligation under Food Act 2004 (NT). In short, The Food Act 2004 (NT) adopts the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code as NT law, making compliance with all Code standards a legal requirement for NT food businesses.
What changed recently?
Adoption of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code was last updated on 26 August 2026.
