Imported food

Regulator function

Ensuring food imported into Australia complies with Australian food standards and public health and safety requirements.

Legislation

  • Imported Food Control Act 1992
  • Imported Food Control Regulations 2019 
  • Imported Food Control Order 2019 

Regulated community

  • Food importers
  • Import cargo and shipping industries

Portfolio

Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry

Internal to department / external entity

Internal