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Under Food Act 2001

Emergency Powers and Recall Orders

Act version as at 14 Dec 2017 From Food Act 2001, no changes tracked yet
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SA · Food Safety Food Act 2001 (SA) > Part 3 – Emergency powers § ss 31–36
The obligation
Part 3 provides for emergency orders, including recall orders that may require public disclosure; orders may be varied or revoked.
Part 3 covers the making of orders, the nature of orders and special provisions for recall orders. An order may impose conditions on taking and analysing samples of the food or its environment, and specify methods of analysis not inconsistent with the Food Standards Code. A recall order may require persons bound by it to disclose specified matters to the public or a specified class of persons, in a specified manner. …
What
Part 3 provides for emergency orders, including recall orders that may require public disclosure; orders may be varied or revoked.
Source
legislation.sa.gov.au

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Frequently asked questions

Which WHS law does this come from?

Emergency Powers and Recall Orders is a WHS requirement set out in Food Act 2001 (SA). The relevant provision is Food Act 2001 (SA) > Part 3 – Emergency powers § ss 31–36.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Emergency Powers and Recall Orders is a WHS obligation under Food Act 2001 (SA). In short, Part 3 provides for emergency orders, including recall orders that may require public disclosure; orders may be varied or revoked.

What changed recently?

Emergency Powers and Recall Orders was last updated on 11 October 2026.

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JurisdictionSA
CountryAustralia
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First seenOct 2026