The obligation
Sections 10 and 11 of the Food Act 2004 (NT) define when food is unsafe or unsuitable for the purposes of the Act.
Food is unsafe at a particular time if it would be likely to cause physical harm to a person who might later consume it, assuming it was properly processed for its reasonable intended use, nothing happened to it afterwards to prevent that use, and it was consumed according to that use. Food is not unsafe merely because its inherent properties or nature cause adverse reactions only in persons with allergies or sensitivities not common to the majority of persons.
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- What
- Sections 10 and 11 of the Food Act 2004 (NT) define when food is unsafe or unsuitable for the purposes of the Act.
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- legislation.nt.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
When food counts as unsafe or unsuitable is a WHS requirement set out in Food Act 2004 (NT). The relevant provision is Food Act 2004 (NT) > Part 2.
What does this WHS obligation require?
When food counts as unsafe or unsuitable is a WHS obligation under Food Act 2004 (NT). In short, Sections 10 and 11 of the Food Act 2004 (NT) define when food is unsafe or unsuitable for the purposes of the Act.
What changed recently?
When food counts as unsafe or unsuitable was last updated on 19 October 2026.