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NSW Food Authority

The NSW Government has established a single agency within the State to oversee, coordinate, and perform an operational role in regard all aspects of food safety and associated consumer protection.

Contact can be made by the following means:

Telephone number (02) 9741 4777

Fax (02) 9741 4888

Email contact@foodauthority.nsw.gov.au

Internet www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au

The NSW Food Authority, which has been established under the NSW Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, will carry out a broad range of food safety and consumer protection initiatives across all sectors of the food industry. These initiatives will include but not be limited to:

Providing advice to consumer on food safety related matters;
Facilitating education and training to relevant stakeholders;
Encouraging businesses to minimise food safety risks;
Developing and introducing a scheme of Food Safety Programs to relevant businesses;
Carrying out pertinent research;
Developing new and reviewing existing Standards;
Implementing an appropriate regulatory role;
Working with other stakeholders, including local government, on appropriate food safety matters;
Establishing and implement relevant inspection and other associated fees;
Investigation of food borne illness where two or more people are affected.