Food Act 2001
- Number
- A2001-66
- Status
- In Force
Notes
- For infringement notice offences under this Act see Magistrates Court (Food Infringement Notices) Regulation 2005
- Current law
- Regulations & instruments
- Point-in-time versions
- Law history
Current version
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 December 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R31 | 16 December 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2025-29 and textual correction in s 105 (4) |
Administering Minister and Directorate
- Minister for Health - Health and Community Services Directorate
Legislative instruments
Legislative instruments under the Act and its subordinate laws
| Name | Status | Classifier | Type | Under | Effective | Year and No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food (Fees) Determination 2002(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 9 May 2002 - 13 February 2003 | DI2002-37 |
| Food Regulation 2002 | None | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 23 June 2021 | SL2002-10 | |
| Food Amendment Regulations 2002(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 11 June 2002 - 12 June 2002 | SL2002-14 | |
| Food Standards Code(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2002-10 s 7 | 20 June 2002 - 15 April 2010 | NI2002-180 | |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2003 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 14 February 2003 - 31 January 2011 | DI2003-8 |
| Food Amendment Regulations 2003 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 2 July 2003 - 3 July 2003 | SL2003-19 | |
| Food (Safety Programs) Amendment Regulation 2007 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 1 June 2007 - 2 June 2007 | SL2007-14 | |
| Food (Standards Code) Revocation 2010 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2002-10 s 7 | 16 April 2010 - 17 April 2010 | NI2010-181 | |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2011 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 February 2011 - 29 February 2012 | DI2011-2 |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2012 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 March 2012 - 18 June 2012 | DI2012-14 |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2012 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 19 June 2012 - 31 December 2012 | DI2012-120 |
| Food (Nutritional Information Displays) Exemption 2012 (No 1) | None | Disallowable instruments | s 114 | 1 January 2013 | DI2012-192 | |
| Food (Nutritional Information) Amendment Regulation 2012 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 1 January 2013 - 2 January 2013 | SL2012-36 | |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2012 (No 3)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 January 2013 - 31 December 2013 | DI2012-280 |
| Food Amendment Regulation 2013 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 5 April 2013 - 2 September 2013 | SL2013-8 | |
| Food (Training Approval) Guidelines 2013 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 119 | 1 September 2013 - 16 April 2015 | NI2013-153 | |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2013 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 January 2014 - 31 December 2014 | DI2013-303 |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2014 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 January 2015 - 31 December 2015 | DI2014-297 |
| Food (Training Approval) Guidelines 2015 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 119 | 17 April 2015 - 3 April 2017 | NI2015-166 | |
| Food (Regulated Events) Declaration 2015 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 91 | 8 September 2015 - 15 October 2015 | DI2015-245 | |
| Food (Regulated Events) Declaration 2015 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 91 | 16 October 2015 - 24 February 2022 | DI2015-286 | |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2015 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 January 2016 - 31 December 2016 | DI2015-292 |
| Food (Food Safety Auditors) Authorisation 2016 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2002-10 s 9 | 10 June 2016 - 11 August 2017 | NI2016-381 | |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2016 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 January 2017 - 31 December 2017 | DI2016-288 |
| Food (Training Approval) Guidelines 2017 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 119 | 4 April 2017 - 25 July 2022 | NI2017-156 | |
| Food (Food Safety Auditors) Authorisation 2017 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2002-10 s 9 | 12 August 2017 - 4 June 2019 | NI2017-450 | |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2017 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 January 2018 - 31 December 2018 | DI2017-272 |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2018 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019 | DI2018-261 |
| Food (Food Safety Auditors) Authorisation 2019 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2002-10 s 9 | 5 June 2019 - 7 January 2020 | NI2019-359 | |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2019 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2021 | DI2019-248 |
| Food (Food Safety Auditors) Authorisation 2020 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2002-10 s 9 | 8 January 2020 - 9 September 2020 | NI2020-25 | |
| Food (Food Safety Auditors) Authorisation 2020 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2002-10 s 9 | 10 September 2020 - 7 July 2021 | NI2020-570 | |
| Food (Food Safety Auditors) Authorisation 2021 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2002-10 s 9 | 8 July 2021 - 23 June 2023 | NI2021-416 | |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2021 (No 1) (Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 January 2022 - 31 December 2022 | DI2021-264 |
| Food (Regulated Events) Declaration 2022 (No 1) | None | Disallowable instruments | s 91 | 25 February 2022 | DI2022-18 | |
| Food (Training Approval) Guidelines 2022 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 119 | 26 July 2022 - 19 October 2023 | NI2022-361 | |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2022 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2023 | DI2022-246 |
| Food (Food Safety Auditors) Authorisation 2023 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2002-10 s 9 | 24 June 2023 - 3 February 2024 | NI2023-317 | |
| Food (Training Approval) Guidelines 2023 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 119 | 20 October 2023 - 29 August 2024 | NI2023-638 | |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2023 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2024 | DI2023-264 |
| Food (Food Safety Auditors) Authorisation 2024 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2002-10 s 9 | 7 February 2024 - 3 December 2024 | NI2024-57 | |
| Food (Training Approval) Guidelines 2024 (No 1) | None | Notifiable instruments | s 119 | 30 August 2024 | NI2024-463 | |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2024 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025 | DI2024-309 |
| Food (Food Safety Auditors) Authorisation 2024 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2002-10 s 9 | 4 December 2024 - 4 August 2025 | NI2024-681 | |
| Food (Food Safety Auditors) Authorisation 2025 (No 1) | None | Notifiable instruments | SL2002-10 s 9 | 5 August 2025 | NI2025-452 | |
| Food (Fees) Determination 2025 (No 1) | None | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 January 2026 | DI2025-297 |
Point-in-time versions
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 December 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R31 | 16 December 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2025-29 and textual correction in s 105 (4) |
| 27 March 2024 - 15 December 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R30 (RI) | 22 January 2026 | Republication for amendments by A2023-45 Reissued for textual correction in s 105 (4) |
| 23 June 2021 - 26 March 2024 | HTMLPDFWord | R29 (RI) | 22 January 2026 | Republication for amendments by A2021-12 Reissued for textual correction in s 105 (4) |
| 23 October 2018 - 22 June 2021 | HTMLPDFWord | R28 (RI) | 22 January 2026 | Republication for amendments by A2018-33 Reissued for textual correction in s 105 (4) |
| 2 January 2018 - 22 October 2018 | HTMLPDFWord | R27 (RI) | 22 January 2026 | Republication for expiry of provision (s 115) Reissued for textual correction in s 105 (4) |
| 14 October 2015 - 1 January 2018 | HTMLPDFWord | R26 (RI) | 22 January 2026 | Republication for amendments by A2015-33 Reissued for textual correction in s 105 (4) |
| 20 April 2015 - 13 October 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R25 (RI) | 22 January 2026 | Republication for amendments by A2014-57 Reissued for textual correction in s 105 (4) |
| 1 January 2015 - 19 April 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R24 | 1 January 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2014-57 |
| 20 November 2014 - 31 December 2014 | HTMLPDFWord | R23 | 20 November 2014 | Republication for amendments by A2014-48 |
| 25 November 2013 - 19 November 2014 | HTMLPDFWord | R22 | 25 November 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2013-44 |
| 1 September 2013 - 24 November 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R21 | 1 September 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2012-4 |
| 1 January 2013 - 31 August 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R20 | 1 January 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2011-32 as amended by A2012-4 |
| 2 March 2012 - 31 December 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R19 | 2 March 2012 | Republication for amendments by A2012-4 |
| 17 December 2009 - 1 March 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R18* | 17 December 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2009-49 |
| 14 February 2009 - 16 December 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R17 | 14 February 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2008-26 |
| 2 February 2009 - 13 February 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R16 | 2 February 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2008-37 |
| 27 October 2008 - 1 February 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R15 | 27 October 2008 | Republication for amendments by A2008-20 |
| 9 September 2008 - 26 October 2008 | HTMLPDFWord | R14 | 9 September 2008 | Republication for amendments by A2008-20 |
| 26 August 2008 - 8 September 2008 | HTMLPDFWord | R13 | 26 August 2008 | Republication for amendments by A2008-28 |
| 11 July 2007 - 25 August 2008 | HTMLPDFWord | R12 | 11 July 2007 | Republication for amendments by A2007-16 |
| 18 November 2006 - 10 July 2007 | HTMLPDFWord | R11 | 18 November 2006 | Republication for amendments by A2006-46 |
| 2 June 2006 - 17 November 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R10 | 2 June 2006 | Republication for amendments by A2006-23 |
| 12 November 2005 - 1 June 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R9* | 12 November 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2005-20 |
| 2 July 2005 - 11 November 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R8 | 2 July 2005 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 1 September 2004 - 1 July 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R7 | 1 September 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2004-13 |
| 25 August 2004 - 31 August 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R6 | 25 August 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2004-42 |
| 9 April 2004 - 24 August 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R5 | 9 April 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2004-15 |
| 11 March 2003 - 8 April 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R4 | 11 March 2003 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 17 September 2002 - 10 March 2003 | HTMLPDFWord | R3 | 23 September 2002 | Republication for amendments by A2002-30 |
| 11 June 2002 - 16 September 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R2 | 11 June 2002 | Republication for modifications by SL2002-10 as amended by SL2002-14 |
| 10 March 2002 - 10 June 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R1 | 10 March 2002 | Republication for new Act |
| 10 March 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | As notified | 10 September 2001 |
Bill and Explanatory statement
The bill and explanatory statement for this Act are accessed from Food Bill 2001.
Notification statement
The Food Act 2001 was notified in the Gazette on 10 September 2001 (Gaz 2001 No S66).
(Parliamentary Counsel)
Act as notified
| Date notified | Effective | Files/Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 September 2001 | 10 March 2002 | HTMLPDFWord |
Commencement
| Provision | Commencement date | Commencement method |
|---|---|---|
| s 1, s 2 | 10 September 2001 | IA, s 10B |
| remainder | 10 March 2002 | s 2 and LA s 79 |
Expiries
| Provision | Expiry date | Expiry method |
|---|---|---|
| s 115 | 1 January 2018 (midnight) | s 115 (4) |
| s 154 | 1 July 2005 (midnight) | s 154 (2) |
| pt 12 | 10 March 2003 (midnight) | s 174 |
| pt 8 hdg notes, div 12.2 | 10 June 2002 (midnight) | s 159 |
Amendments
For section-by-section amendment annotations, see the amendment history in the endnotes in the current version of this law.
| Year and number | Amending law | Amending provision | Commencement date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2021-12 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2021 | sch 3 pt 3.19 | 23 June 2021 |
| A2018-33 | Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2018 | sch 1 pt 1.16 | 23 October 2018 |
| A2015-33 | Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015 | sch 1 pt 1.29 | 14 October 2015 |
| A2014-57 | Food Amendment Act 2014 | ss 7-9, ss 12-14, ss 27-29 | 1 January 2015 |
| A2014-57 | Food Amendment Act 2014 | ss 4-6, s 10, s 11, ss 15-26, s 30, s 31 | 20 April 2015 |
| A2014-48 | Training and Tertiary Education Amendment Act 2014 | sch 1 pt 1.10 | 20 November 2014 |
| A2013-44 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 (No 2) | sch 3 pt 3.9 | 25 November 2013 |
| A2012-4 | Food Amendment Act 2012 | ss 4-6, ss 8-10, s 13, sch 1 | 2 March 2012 |
| A2012-4 | Food Amendment Act 2012 | s 7, s 11, s 12, s 14 | 1 September 2013 |
| A2011-32 | Food (Nutritional Information) Amendment Act 2011, as amended by:
|
pt 2 | 1 January 2013 |
| A2009-49 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) | sch 3 pt 3.33 | 17 December 2009 |
| A2008-37 | ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 2) | sch 1 pt 1.44 | 2 February 2009 |
| A2008-28 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2008 | sch 3 pt 3.27 | 26 August 2008 |
| A2008-26 | Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 | sch 2 pt 2.11 | 14 February 2009 |
| A2008-20 | Children and Young People (Consequential Amendments) Act 2008 | sch 2 pt 2.8 | 9 September 2008 |
| A2008-20 | Children and Young People (Consequential Amendments) Act 2008 | sch 3 pt 3.14 | 27 October 2008 |
| A2007-16 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2007 (No 2) | sch 3 pt 3.15 | 11 July 2007 |
| A2006-46 | Health Legislation Amendment Act 2006 (No 2) | sch 2 pt 2.6 | 18 November 2006 |
| A2006-23 | Sentencing Legislation Amendment Act 2006 | sch 1 pt 1.20 | 2 June 2006 |
| A2005-20 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2005 | sch 3 pt 3.23 | 12 November 2005 |
| A2004-42 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2004 | sch 3 pt 3.9 | 25 August 2004 |
| A2004-15 | Criminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences) Amendment Act 2004 | sch 1 pt 1.17, sch 2 pt 2.38 | 9 April 2004 |
| A2004-13 | Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2004 | sch 2 pt 2.13 | 1 September 2004 |
| A2002-30 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 | sch 3 pt 3.31 | 17 September 2002 |
| A2023-45 | Justice (Age of Criminal Responsibility) Legislation Amendment Act 2023 | sch 1 pt 1.5 | 27 March 2024 |
| A2025-29 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 | sch 4 pt 4.78 | 16 December 2025 |
Modifications
| Year and number | Modifying law | Modifying provision | Commencement date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL2002-10 |
Food Regulation 2002, as amended by:
|
pt 4 and sch 2 | 11 June 2002 | 10 March 2003 (midnight) |