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10/11/2025

Imported food

Regulator function

Ensuring food imported into Australia complies with Australian food standards and public health and safety requirements.

Legislation
  • Imported Food Control Act 1992
  • Imported Food Control Regulations 2019
  • Imported Food Control Order 2019 
Regulated community
  • Food importers
  • Import cargo and shipping industries
Portfolio
Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
Internal to department / external
Internal
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
30 January 2025
Regulator Statement of Intent
Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent date
21 July 2025
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