Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Food Act 1984 - SECT 19F

Directions concerning food safety programs

19F. Directions concerning food safety programs





(1) The Secretary or the registration authority may direct the proprietor of a
food business that uses a declared premises in connection with the business-

   (a)  to comply with any specified requirement in the food safety program
        for the premises; or

   (b)  if Division 3A applies to the premises, to have the food safety
        program for the premises audited in accordance with this Act.

(2) A direction must be in writing and must allow the proprietor at least 28
days to comply with the direction.

(3) A failure to comply with a direction within the time allowed is a ground
for-

   (a)  the refusal of the registration, renewal of registration or transfer
        of registration of the premises;

   (b)  the revocation or suspension of registration of the premises.



Division 2-Food safety supervisors