Food safety
Accreditation, regulations and safety standards
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Meat (including poultry) >
All meat processing and handling businesses must comply with food safety arrangements in the Meat Scheme
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Seafood >
The Seafood Food Safety Scheme applies to all aquaculture and fisheries license holders catching or producing fish for human consumption
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Horticulture (including citrus) >
Businesses that pack fruit or vegetables may be subject to inspections by local council environmental health officers.
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Dairy >
Find out information about regulations for dairy businesses and applying for accreditation through Dairysafe (Dairy Authority of South Australia).
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Eggs >
Egg food safety is regulated under the Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) (Egg) Regulations 2012).
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Seed sprouts >
Seed sprout safety is regulated by the Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) (Plant Products) Regulations 2006.
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About food safety
The Food Safety Program aims to:
- lower cases of food borne illness
- create confidence in food industries
- make sure food production and processing businesses comply with standards and regulations
- apply the compliance enforcement policy (PDF 59.0 KB ())
- link food production industry to government departments.
Food safety legislation and resources
Learn about the Food Act 2001 and food safety schemes in South Australia.
Access key food safety information including state government and international safety authorities, in our food safety links.
