The objects of this Act include: (a) to ensure food for sale is both safe and suitable for human consumption; (b) to prevent misleading conduct in connection with the sale of food; (c) to provide for the application in Victoria of the Food Standards Code. The Act consists of 81 sections and is divided into 15 parts. Part I addresses preliminary matters, including definitions and application of the Act; Part IA contains administration and reporting provisions; Part II defines offences relating to food; Part III is dedicated to the cleanliness of food premises, the cleanliness of food handlers and Part IIIA and B to food safety programs; Part IV provides for authorized officers and Part V for analysts; Part VI is dedicated to the registration of food premises; Part VII defines emergency powers; Part VIII covers legal proceedings; Part VIIIA refers to the publication of convictions; Part IX contains miscellaneous provisions, including access to information. Part X establishes and regulates the operation of the Food Safety Council and Part XI to XIV cover regulations and transitional matters.
Австралия · 1984-05-15