Commonwealth Numbered Acts

NATIONAL FOOD AUTHORITY ACT 1991 No. 118, 1991 - SECT 9

9. Standards, and variations of standards, developed by the Authority may
relate to any of the following:

   (a)  the composition of food, including:

   (i)  the maximum amounts of contaminants or residues that may be present in
        the food; and

   (ii) its microbiological status and safety; and

   (iii) the method of sampling and testing the food to determine its
        composition;

   (b)  the production of food including the maximum or minimum amounts of
        additives that must or may be used in the preparation of the food;

   (c)  the packaging, storage or handling of food;

   (d)  any information about food including labelling, promotion and
        advertising;

   (e)  the interpretation of other standards;

   (f)  such other public health matters relating to food as are prescribed.