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Legislation and standards (Dairy)

This page lists some of the key Victorian and Commonwealth laws, standards and export rules that apply to dairy businesses licensed by Safe Food Victoria. It covers dairy production, processing, transport, food safety and exports.

This list is not exhaustive. Other legislation may apply depending on your business activities.

Legislation/Standard

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Safe Food Victoria Act 2026Safe Food Victoria Act 2026 | legislation.vic.gov.au
Food Act 1984Food Act 1984 | legislation.vic.gov.au
Dairy and Food Innovation Act 2000Dairy Act 2000 | legislation.vic.gov.au
Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code compilationFood Standards Code | Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Food Standards Code - Standard 4.2.4 - Standard 4.2.4 - Primary Production and Processing Standard for Dairy ProductsAustralia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Standard 4.2.4 - Primary Production and Processing Standard for Dairy Products (Australia Only) - Federal Register of Legislation
Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code-Standard 3.2.2-Food safety practices and general requirementsAustralia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Standard 3.2.2 - Food Safety Practices and General Requirements (Australia Only) - Federal Register of Legislation
Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Standard 2.5.1 - MilkAustralia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 2.5.1 – Milk - Federal Register of Legislation
Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Standard 1.6.1 - Microbiological limits for food Microbiological limits for food (Standard 1.6.1 and Schedule 27) | Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021 - Federal Register of Legislation
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