In 2009 the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment published a
discussion paper which sought comment in relation to proposals to consolidate the regulatory framework for primary food production in Tasmania.
Primary Industries Food Safety Legislation Discussion Paper - March 2009 (PDF 306Kb)
Following receipt of feedback from a range of interested stakeholders the Tasmanian Government prepared draft legislation which was passed by Parliament in September 2011.
The Primary Produce Safety Act 2011:
allows the regulation of higher risk products such as meat, eggs and seafood in a consistent and effective manner across those sectors
establishes the position of Chief Inspector of Primary Produce Food Safety, with this officer to be the key decision maker under the new legislation
allows for the creation of industry specific regulations to bring new National primary production and processing standards into force
uses regulations to bring primary industry sectors within the scope of the Act and create industry specific offences and allow these regulations to mandate whether a business needs to be accredited to carry out a particular primary production activity
repeals the
Meat Hygiene Act 1985 and
Egg Industry Act 2002
allows the Tasmanian Dairy Industry Authority (TDIA) to regulate dairy food safety under the new legislation should it decide to do so in the future.
Detailed information about the Act is available in the fact sheet:
Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 - Fact Sheet (PDF 246Kb)
Background Information
Accredited Fees and Charges
Current Accredited Fees and Charges
More information
Food Standards Australia New Zealand Primary Production and Processing Standards
Food Regulation Secretariat