Food regulation

The joint food regulation system ensures our food is safe to eat. The Australian, New Zealand and state and territory governments work together to make food laws and standards, and ensure they are consistently enforced.

Food policy papers

View the latest policy papers and regulation impact statements.

Food Ministers' Meeting

This group of ministers oversees the food regulation system.

Food policy guidelines

View the current food policy guidelines issued by the Food Ministers’ Meeting.

Communiques

View the latest communiques from the Food Ministers’ Meeting.

Latest outcomes

Food Ministers Meeting

Food Ministers’ Meeting communiqué – 15 November 2024

Communiqué of outcomes from the Food Ministers’ Meeting held on 15 November 2024.

Food Ministers’ Meeting communique – 25 July 2024

Communique of outcomes from the Food Ministers’ Meeting held on 25 July 2024.

ISFR meeting outcomes

ISFR meeting outcome – 29 to 30 May 2024

Summary of key discussions and outcomes from the Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation (ISFR) meeting held on 29 to 30 May 2024.

ISFR meeting outcome – 13 to 14 December 2023

Summary of key discussions and outcomes from the Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation (ISFR) meeting held on 13 to 14 December 2023.

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