South Australian Food Safety Program
The Food Safety Program ensures the safety of food production and processing in primary industries.
Our Biosecurity division maintains the productivity of our primary industries, protects our natural environments and sustains the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Meat (including poultry)
All meat processing and handling businesses must comply with food safety arrangements in the Meat Scheme.
Seafood
The Seafood Food Safety Scheme applies to all aquaculture and fisheries license holders catching or producing fish for human consumption.
Horticulture (including citrus)
Businesses that pack fruit or vegetables may be subject to inspections by local council environmental health officers.
Dairy
Find the regulations for dairy businesses and information to apply for accreditation through the dairy authority of SA.
Eggs
Egg food safety is regulated under the Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) (Egg) Regulations 2012).
Seed sprouts
Learn about seed sprout safety, per the Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) (Plant Products) Regulations 2006.
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.
The South Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance Program (SASQAP) monitors the water quality in shellfish harvesting areas of South Australia.
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