Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

FOOD (SAFETY PROGRAMS) AMENDMENT REGULATION 2007 (NO 1) (NO 14 OF 2007) - REG 12

    (1)     The chief health officer may determine how often a food safety program audit for a registered food business must be carried out.

Note     Power to make a statutory instrument includes power to make different provision for different categories (see Legislation Act, s 48).

    (2)     In determining the audit frequency for a registered food business, the chief health officer—

        (a)     must consider the interest of public health and safety; and

        (b)     may consider the business' compliance with food safety programs.

    (3)     A determination under this section is a notifiable instrument.

Note     A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.