New South Wales Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

FOOD PRODUCTION (SAFETY) ACT 1998 - SECT 9

9 Functions of Safe Food

(1) Safe Food has such functions as are conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act.

(2) In particular, Safe Food has the following functions:

(a) to keep under review the construction, hygiene and operating procedures of premises, vehicles and equipment used for the handling of primary produce and seafood,

(b) to provide advice or recommendations to the Minister on the establishment, development or alteration of food safety schemes,

(c) to regulate the handling of primary produce and seafood the subject of food safety schemes to ensure that it is safe for human consumption,

(d) to encourage businesses engaged in the handling of primary produce or seafood to minimise food safety risks,

(e) to carry out such research as is necessary in order to perform the functions referred to in paragraphs (a)-(d).