The obligation
A food business operator given a chief executive direction after a prescribed contaminant is isolated in its food must comply unless it has a reasonable excuse.
The chief executive may direct the operator about identifying the contaminant's source and preventing or minimising the risk to public health or safety. A direction may be given orally or by notice, and an oral direction must be confirmed by notice as soon as practicable. It may cover handling, isolating or disposing of the contaminated food and food that may have come into contact with it, and procedures to complete identification of the contaminant.
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- A food business operator given a chief executive direction after a prescribed contaminant is isolated in its food must comply unless it has a reasonable excuse.
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- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Food Act 2006 (Qld) — Complying with Directions after a Prescribed Contaminant Is Found is a WHS requirement set out in Food Act 2006 (QLD). The relevant provision is Chapter 11 > Part 3 > s 271 § 271.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Food Act 2006 (Qld) — Complying with Directions after a Prescribed Contaminant Is Found is a WHS obligation under Food Act 2006 (QLD). In short, A food business operator given a chief executive direction after a prescribed contaminant is isolated in its food must comply unless it has a reasonable excuse.
What changed recently?
Food Act 2006 (Qld) — Complying with Directions after a Prescribed Contaminant Is Found was last updated on 15 October 2026.