Overview

All food business owners (and community groups who sell food) are responsible to ensure that food sold or prepared for sale is safe, suitable and correctly labelled.

All staff in the food industry who handle and prepare food for sale to consumers are responsible for food safety. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the relevant information and free guidance materials on the agency website.

Key information

Contact details

For any questions about this topic.

Food Safety Unit

Department of Health

Operating address: 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000

Other: 1300 364 352

Email: Foodsafety@health.vic.gov.au

Website: Department of Health

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Related laws

Act(s) name:

Food Act 1984 Victoria