Food safety

COVID-19: Refer to the WA Government website for COVID-19 restrictions for food businesses and licensed premises (external site).

Western Australians are protected under some of the most comprehensive food safety legislation in Australia with the implementation of the:

• Food Act 2008 (external site)
• Food Regulations 2009 (external site)
• Australian and New Zealand Food Standards Code (external site) including Chapter 3; Food Safety Standards (external site)

The Department of Health has also developed the Western Australian Foodborne Illness Reduction Strategy 2018-2021+.

The following information details food safety, legislation and guidelines relevant to the food industry.