Food Safety and Regulations

Food Safety Information

The Food Safety Information Council works to reduce the number of Australians who fall ill from food poisoning by giving consumers straightforward, practical guidance on safe food handling, storage and preparation.

According to the Australian Health Department, around 5.4 million Australians get sick each year from food contaminated with harmful bacteria or viruses. It’s an astonishing figure, especially given that Australia is considered to have one of the world’s safest food supplies thanks to strong collaboration between food producers, handlers, retailers and government regulators.

A significant portion of these illnesses can be traced back to everyday consumers. Many of us unintentionally mishandle food simply because we don’t have the right information. That’s the gap the Council is determined to close.

Food Regulations

Food Business Licence Application 

Food businesses operating within the Etheridge Shire must hold a current Food Business Licence issued under the Food Act 2006.

Food Business Licence Application Form(PDF, 254KB)

The application form covers:

  • New licence applications
  • Licence renewals
  • Licence amendments

Completed applications must be lodged with Etheridge Shire Council at 41 St George Street, Georgetown QLD 4871, or posted to PO Box 12, Georgetown QLD 4871. For more information please contact Council on (07) 4079 9090 or email info@etheridge.qld.gov.au

Food Safety Standards (Australia Only)

Australia’s Food Safety Standards were created to deliver stronger, more consistent food safety laws across the country. These standards are set out in Chapter 3 of the Food Standards Code, which applies exclusively to Australia and outlines the requirements for safe food handling and hygiene.

A Guide to the Food Safety Standards

 

 

 

 

 

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