Sustainability-related Regulations Database

3 Results for "C18"

Food Production Safety Act 2000
P8 P16 P17 C16 C18 C38 C40 C41
This legislation establishes Safe Food Production QLD to oversee the safe production of primary produce for human and animal consumption, while also ensuring food quality. It mandates the development and adherence to food safety schemes that dictate production methods, hygiene, and handling. The Act establishes an accreditation system for producers and an auditing framework to monitor compliance with these schemes and required food safety programs. It outlines serious food safety offences related to unsafe produce, unwholesome meat or seafood, and unauthorised production, alongside clear enforcement powers for officers. The aim is to minimise food safety risks and promote quality assurance across agricultural industries. Businesses must prepare food safety programs, obtain accreditation, and comply with all scheme conditions, reporting, and officer directives to prevent unsafe food from reaching consumers.
Livestock Disease Control Act 1994
P8 P12 P14 P15 P16 P17 C16 C18 C26 C27 C28 C32 C33 C34 C35 C36 C37 C38 C39 C41 C42
This legislation establishes a comprehensive framework for managing livestock diseases. It aims to protect public health, safeguard domestic and export markets for livestock products, and prevent or eradicate exotic animal diseases. The Act mandates prompt notification of suspected or known diseases, implements robust livestock identification and movement controls, and empowers authorities to enforce quarantines and other disease control measures. It includes specific provisions for various livestock activities like beekeeping and artificial breeding, and establishes compensation schemes for losses caused by certain diseases. The legislation also outlines duties for livestock sales, requires extensive record-keeping, and grants inspectors broad powers for enforcement and compliance across the agricultural sector.
Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
P3 P4 P5 P6 P8 P10 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 C10 C12 C16 C18 C22 C26 C29 C31 C32 C33 C34 C35 C36 C37 C38 C41 C42 C6 C7 C8 C9
This legislation establishes a comprehensive framework for managing biosecurity and agriculture across Western Australia. It controls the entry, establishment, spread, and impact of organisms that could harm the environment, human health, or agricultural, fishing, and pearling activities. The framework also regulates the safe and responsible use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, sets standards for the safety and quality of agricultural products, and prohibits adulteration. Key provisions include import restrictions, management of declared pests, and enforcement powers for inspectors. Financial mechanisms are established to fund biosecurity initiatives, ensuring the state's agricultural integrity and environmental health are protected.