The obligation
Food and beverage products packaged in a form intended for consumption do not require labelling under the WHS Regulation, but large quantities must be labelled.
For example, a 100 L container of flammable alcoholic spirits must be labelled to meet WHS requirements, while a 750 mL bottle of the same spirits does not. Therapeutic goods labelled under TGA requirements are regarded as correctly labelled when in a form intended for human consumption, for intake or administration to a patient or consumer, or for therapeutic purposes; otherwise workplace labelling must be used.
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- What
- Food and beverage products packaged in a form intended for consumption do not require labelling under the WHS Regulation, but large quantities must be labelled.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Food, beverage, therapeutic goods and other labelling exemptions is a WHS requirement set out in Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals 2021 > Exemptions.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Food, beverage, therapeutic goods and other labelling exemptions is a WHS obligation under Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals 2021 (QLD). In short, Food and beverage products packaged in a form intended for consumption do not require labelling under the WHS Regulation, but large quantities must be labelled.
What changed recently?
Food, beverage, therapeutic goods and other labelling exemptions was last updated on 9 October 2026.
