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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's Food Regulation and Safety Section works with key stakeholders to develop food regulatory policy .
Primary Production and Processing Standards
Australia's food regulatory system is based on a comprehensive and integrated approach to food safety along the entire food supply chain, and incorporates standards for primary production and processing. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry chairs the Primary Production and Processing Working Group, which advises on the development of new standards for primary products. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has completed a Primary Production and Processing Standard for seafood and dairy and is currently developing Standards for eggs & egg products and poultry meat.
For further information call 02 6272 3547 or email Food Regulations.