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Food Safety

Food safety for egg producers

PIRSA has collaborated with the Department of Health to provide food safety requirements for egg producers. More information ...

Food Safety

The role of PIRSA’s Food Safety Program is to promote and improve food safety in primary industry sectors by applying legislation and risk management strategies. The aim is to lower the incidence of foodborne illness, while delivering consumer and industry confidence and strengthen market access in South Australia by:

  • ensuring that primary production and processing businesses across meat, seafood and citrus sectors comply with relevant regulations and standards
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  • applying compliance and enforcement policy
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  • developing strong working partnerships with industry stakeholders and other government departments particularly with SA Department of Health

PIRSA Food Safety Program consists of Meat Hygiene Unit, South Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance Program (SASQAP) and Food Safety. It is supported by PIRSA Biosecurity Policy.

The Dairy Authority of SA is a statutory authority, where the key role is to ensure the safety and quality of dairy products in the production and processing sectors of SA. This is achieved through monitoring standards and providing efficient, professional and reliable guidance to the dairy industry. The Dairy Authority approves food safety arrangements and accredits dairy farmers, dairy manufacturers and dairy produce carriers.

The Department of Health is the lead agency for food safety in the manufacturing, retail and food service sectors, including issues relating to food composition and labelling.The Department of Health can help with food safety tips, public health and consumer resources.

Starting or buying a business in any of the following areas?
Then accreditation or approved arrangements may apply to you.