The obligation
Authorised officers have powers to inspect food businesses, issue improvement and prohibition orders, and serve infringement notices for specified offences under the Act.
The Food Act 1984 (Vic) confers broad enforcement powers on authorised officers (employed by local councils or the Department of Health). Officers may enter and inspect food premises, take samples, issue improvement notices requiring remedial action within a specified period, and issue prohibition orders requiring immediate cessation of operations.
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- Authorised officers have powers to inspect food businesses, issue improvement and prohibition orders, and serve infringement notices for specified offences under the Act.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Food Act 1984 (Vic) — Enforcement Powers: Authorised Officers and Infringement Notices is a WHS requirement set out in Food Act 1984 (VIC). The relevant provision is Part 5 § 39–56A.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Food Act 1984 (Vic) — Enforcement Powers: Authorised Officers and Infringement Notices is a WHS obligation under Food Act 1984 (VIC). In short, Authorised officers have powers to inspect food businesses, issue improvement and prohibition orders, and serve infringement notices for specified offences under the Act.
What changed recently?
Food Act 1984 (Vic) — Enforcement Powers: Authorised Officers and Infringement Notices was last updated on 3 September 2026.
