The obligation
The proprietor of a food business must ensure it complies with any food safety program requirements imposed by regulations made under the Food Act 2008.
The Governor may make regulations that require the preparation, implementation, maintenance and monitoring of food safety programs for food businesses, and that prescribe fees or charges under the Act. Under section 99, the proprietor of a food business must ensure that any requirement imposed by the regulations on the food safety program for the business is complied with; the Act sets a penalty for this offence.
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- The proprietor of a food business must ensure it complies with any food safety program requirements imposed by regulations made under the Food Act 2008.
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- legislation.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Food Safety Programs and Auditing Requirements — Food Act 2008 (WA) is a WHS requirement set out in Food Act 2008 (WA). The relevant provision is Food Act 2008 (WA) > Part 9 / Part 12 — Regulations § 99.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Food Safety Programs and Auditing Requirements — Food Act 2008 (WA) is a WHS obligation under Food Act 2008 (WA). In short, The proprietor of a food business must ensure it complies with any food safety program requirements imposed by regulations made under the Food Act 2008.
What changed recently?
Food Safety Programs and Auditing Requirements — Food Act 2008 (WA) was last updated on 19 October 2026.