{"id":"qld:sl-2026-0117","name":"Food Regulation 2026","slug":"food-regulation-2026","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"117 of 2026","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":561842,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2026-0117-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-08-21","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis regulation may be cited as the Food Regulation 2026 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.2 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 4 defines particular words used in this regulation.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Licensable food businesses","content":"# Licensable food businesses","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Foods prescribed for meaning of licensable food business— Act , s 48","content":"### sec.3 Foods prescribed for meaning of licensable food business— Act , s 48\n\nFor section 48 (2) (k) of the Act —\nfood mentioned in schedule 1 , part 1 is prescribed; and\na meal sold by a non-profit organisation is prescribed if—\nthe organisation is a surf lifesaving club; and\na member of the club is involved in the preparation of the meal; and\nthe meal is sold to a member of the club for a nominal amount.\nHowever, food mentioned in schedule 1 , part 1 is not included under subsection (1) (a) if the food is in a form that makes it potentially hazardous food.\ncouscous in a salad, pasta that is cooked\nFor section 48 (3) of the Act , definition snack food , paragraph (d) , the food mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 is prescribed.\n(sec.3-ssec.1) For section 48 (2) (k) of the Act — food mentioned in schedule 1 , part 1 is prescribed; and a meal sold by a non-profit organisation is prescribed if— the organisation is a surf lifesaving club; and a member of the club is involved in the preparation of the meal; and the meal is sold to a member of the club for a nominal amount.\n(sec.3-ssec.2) However, food mentioned in schedule 1 , part 1 is not included under subsection (1) (a) if the food is in a form that makes it potentially hazardous food. couscous in a salad, pasta that is cooked\n(sec.3-ssec.3) For section 48 (3) of the Act , definition snack food , paragraph (d) , the food mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 is prescribed.\n- (a) food mentioned in schedule 1 , part 1 is prescribed; and\n- (b) a meal sold by a non-profit organisation is prescribed if— (i) the organisation is a surf lifesaving club; and (ii) a member of the club is involved in the preparation of the meal; and (iii) the meal is sold to a member of the club for a nominal amount.\n- (i) the organisation is a surf lifesaving club; and\n- (ii) a member of the club is involved in the preparation of the meal; and\n- (iii) the meal is sold to a member of the club for a nominal amount.\n- (i) the organisation is a surf lifesaving club; and\n- (ii) a member of the club is involved in the preparation of the meal; and\n- (iii) the meal is sold to a member of the club for a nominal amount.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Display of licence details on mobile premises— Act , s 69","content":"### sec.4 Display of licence details on mobile premises— Act , s 69\n\nFor section 69 (1) (c) (ii) of the Act , the following details of the licence are prescribed—\nthe name and telephone number of the local government that issued the licence;\nthe number of the licence as issued by the local government;\nthe expiry date of the licence;\nthe full name of the licensee;\nif the premises are a vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 and the vehicle is required to be registered under that Act—the registration number of the vehicle;\nSee also the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2021 , section 10 .\nif the premises are a food vending machine—\nthe serial number of the food vending machine; or\nanother unique identifying number or mark of the food vending machine.\n- (a) the name and telephone number of the local government that issued the licence;\n- (b) the number of the licence as issued by the local government;\n- (c) the expiry date of the licence;\n- (d) the full name of the licensee;\n- (e) if the premises are a vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 and the vehicle is required to be registered under that Act—the registration number of the vehicle; Note— See also the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2021 , section 10 .\n- (f) if the premises are a food vending machine— (i) the serial number of the food vending machine; or (ii) another unique identifying number or mark of the food vending machine.\n- (i) the serial number of the food vending machine; or\n- (ii) another unique identifying number or mark of the food vending machine.\n- (i) the serial number of the food vending machine; or\n- (ii) another unique identifying number or mark of the food vending machine.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Accredited food safety program","content":"# Accredited food safety program","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.5 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\ndelivered meals organisation means a community organisation delivering meals to the homes of frail or aged persons, or persons with a disability.\npreparatory year means the year of schooling immediately before year 1.\nprivate hospital see the Private Health Facilities Act 1999 , section 9 .\nprocess means undertaking an activity to prepare food for sale, including chopping, cooking, drying, fermenting, heating, pasteurising, thawing and washing.\npublic sector hospital means a hospital operated by the State.\nready-for-consumption food means food that is ready for consumption, including food that may be reheated, portioned or garnished, or food that undergoes similar finishing prior to service.\nready-for-consumption food business means a food business whose principal activity is processing ready-for-consumption food for service in another facility that is—\na relevant facility; or\na private hospital; or\na public sector hospital.\nrelevant facility means any of the following—\na residential care home;\na facility that provides care, including palliative care, to persons with a terminal illness;\na day hospital under the Private Health Facilities Act 1999 that—\nis licensed under part 6 of that Act; and\nprovides haemodialysis or cytotoxic infusion health services;\na QEC approved service under the Education and Care Services Act 2013 , other than a school age care service under that Act;\nan approved education and care service under the Education and Care Services National Law (Queensland) , other than—\na family day care service under that Law; or\nan education and care service under that Law providing education and care primarily to children who attend school in the preparatory year or a higher year;\na facility—\nthat provides respite care or rehabilitative or therapeutic treatment to aged persons; and\nwhere persons do not stay overnight.\nresidential care home means an approved residential care home under the Aged Care Act 2024 (Cwlth) in which a funded aged care service within the meaning of that Act is delivered by a registered provider, other than the State, under that Act.\nrespite care means care provided to a person to give the person or their carer a short-term break from their usual care arrangement.\n- (a) a relevant facility; or\n- (b) a private hospital; or\n- (c) a public sector hospital.\n- (a) a residential care home;\n- (b) a facility that provides care, including palliative care, to persons with a terminal illness;\n- (c) a day hospital under the Private Health Facilities Act 1999 that— (i) is licensed under part 6 of that Act; and (ii) provides haemodialysis or cytotoxic infusion health services;\n- (i) is licensed under part 6 of that Act; and\n- (ii) provides haemodialysis or cytotoxic infusion health services;\n- (d) a QEC approved service under the Education and Care Services Act 2013 , other than a school age care service under that Act;\n- (e) an approved education and care service under the Education and Care Services National Law (Queensland) , other than— (i) a family day care service under that Law; or (ii) an education and care service under that Law providing education and care primarily to children who attend school in the preparatory year or a higher year;\n- (i) a family day care service under that Law; or\n- (ii) an education and care service under that Law providing education and care primarily to children who attend school in the preparatory year or a higher year;\n- (f) a facility— (i) that provides respite care or rehabilitative or therapeutic treatment to aged persons; and (ii) where persons do not stay overnight.\n- (i) that provides respite care or rehabilitative or therapeutic treatment to aged persons; and\n- (ii) where persons do not stay overnight.\n- (i) is licensed under part 6 of that Act; and\n- (ii) provides haemodialysis or cytotoxic infusion health services;\n- (i) a family day care service under that Law; or\n- (ii) an education and care service under that Law providing education and care primarily to children who attend school in the preparatory year or a higher year;\n- (i) that provides respite care or rehabilitative or therapeutic treatment to aged persons; and\n- (ii) where persons do not stay overnight.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Food businesses for which accredited food safety program required— Act , s 99","content":"### sec.6 Food businesses for which accredited food safety program required— Act , s 99\n\nFor section 99 (1) (e) (ii) of the Act , the following food businesses are prescribed—\na relevant facility that processes potentially hazardous food for at least 6 persons in the facility’s care at a time;\na residential care home or childcare centre that prepares meals for persons in its care\na relevant facility that serves potentially hazardous food to at least 6 persons in the facility’s care at a time;\na residential care home that serves meals, prepared by an off-site supplier, to persons in its care\na ready-for-consumption food business processing ready-for-consumption food that—\nincludes potentially hazardous food; and\nis for service to at least 6 persons at a time;\na cook-chill facility that processes food for service to patients in a private hospital\na food business whose principal activity is processing ready-for-consumption food that—\nincludes potentially hazardous food; and\nis prepared for at least 6 persons at a time; and\nis for delivery by a delivered meals organisation.\na Meals on Wheels branch that cooks meals for delivery\n- (a) a relevant facility that processes potentially hazardous food for at least 6 persons in the facility’s care at a time; Example— a residential care home or childcare centre that prepares meals for persons in its care\n- (b) a relevant facility that serves potentially hazardous food to at least 6 persons in the facility’s care at a time; Example— a residential care home that serves meals, prepared by an off-site supplier, to persons in its care\n- (c) a ready-for-consumption food business processing ready-for-consumption food that— (i) includes potentially hazardous food; and (ii) is for service to at least 6 persons at a time; Example— a cook-chill facility that processes food for service to patients in a private hospital\n- (i) includes potentially hazardous food; and\n- (ii) is for service to at least 6 persons at a time;\n- (d) a food business whose principal activity is processing ready-for-consumption food that— (i) includes potentially hazardous food; and (ii) is prepared for at least 6 persons at a time; and (iii) is for delivery by a delivered meals organisation. Example— a Meals on Wheels branch that cooks meals for delivery\n- (i) includes potentially hazardous food; and\n- (ii) is prepared for at least 6 persons at a time; and\n- (iii) is for delivery by a delivered meals organisation.\n- (i) includes potentially hazardous food; and\n- (ii) is for service to at least 6 persons at a time;\n- (i) includes potentially hazardous food; and\n- (ii) is prepared for at least 6 persons at a time; and\n- (iii) is for delivery by a delivered meals organisation.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemption from requirement for accredited food safety program— Act , s 99","content":"### sec.7 Exemption from requirement for accredited food safety program— Act , s 99\n\nFor section 99 (2) of the Act , a licensee is exempt if on-site catering is provided—\non not more than 11 occasions in any 12-month period; and\nfor not more than 199 persons on each occasion.\n- (a) on not more than 11 occasions in any 12-month period; and\n- (b) for not more than 199 persons on each occasion.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Nutritional information for food","content":"# Nutritional information for food","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Meaning of particular terms","content":"## Meaning of particular terms","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prepackaged food that is not a standard food item— Act , s 164C","content":"### sec.8 Prepackaged food that is not a standard food item— Act , s 164C\n\nFor section 164C (5) of the Act , an item of ready-to-eat food is prepackaged if the food—\narrives at the premises where it is sold in a container or wrapper in or by which the food is wholly enclosed, whether or not the food is also in an outer container or wrapper that contains multiple units of the food; and\nis not removed from its container or wrapper, other than any outer container or wrapper, before its sale at the premises; and\nhas a nutrition information panel within the meaning of the food standards code that is easily visible to the person purchasing the food before it is purchased.\n- (a) arrives at the premises where it is sold in a container or wrapper in or by which the food is wholly enclosed, whether or not the food is also in an outer container or wrapper that contains multiple units of the food; and\n- (b) is not removed from its container or wrapper, other than any outer container or wrapper, before its sale at the premises; and\n- (c) has a nutrition information panel within the meaning of the food standards code that is easily visible to the person purchasing the food before it is purchased.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Average energy intake statement— Act , s 164E","content":"### sec.9 Average energy intake statement— Act , s 164E\n\nFor section 164E (6) of the Act , definition average energy intake statement , the following statement is prescribed—\n‘The average adult daily energy intake is 8,700kJ’.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed licensable food businesses— Act , s 164E","content":"### sec.10 Prescribed licensable food businesses— Act , s 164E\n\nFor section 164E (6) of the Act , definition prescribed licensable food business , the following licensable food businesses are prescribed—\na licensable food business that sells standard food items at 20 or more places in Queensland or at 50 or more places in Australia;\na licensable food business that operates in a chain of food businesses that sell standard food items if together the businesses sell standard food items at 20 or more places in Queensland or at 50 or more places in Australia.\nHowever, the following licensable food businesses are not included under subsection (1) —\na cinema;\na convenience store;\na service station selling petrol or other fuel for motor vehicles;\na licensable food business that primarily involves off-site catering or on-site catering;\na licensable food business carried on from mobile premises that are a vehicle;\na licensable food business carried on by a non-profit organisation;\nthe preparation of meals by Meals on Wheels\na food business operated by a school, sporting club or work social club to raise revenue for the school or club\na licensable food business that primarily provides food services to patients of a health service facility;\na licensable food business that only sells food intended to be consumed on the premises at which it is sold.\nAlso, a licensable food business is not included under subsection (1) in relation to a standard food item sold by the licensable food business on a trial basis (the trial item ) for a period of not more than 60 consecutive days (the trial period ) if—\nnot more than 5 standard food outlets ( trial outlets ) of the licensable food business in Queensland sell the trial item during all or part of the trial period; and\nthe trial item has not been sold at any time before the trial period in any of the trial outlets.\nIn this section—\nconvenience store does not include a supermarket.\nhealth service facility means—\na private health facility under the Private Health Facilities Act 1999 , section 8 ; or\na public sector health service facility under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 , schedule 2 .\n(sec.10-ssec.1) For section 164E (6) of the Act , definition prescribed licensable food business , the following licensable food businesses are prescribed— a licensable food business that sells standard food items at 20 or more places in Queensland or at 50 or more places in Australia; a licensable food business that operates in a chain of food businesses that sell standard food items if together the businesses sell standard food items at 20 or more places in Queensland or at 50 or more places in Australia.\n(sec.10-ssec.2) However, the following licensable food businesses are not included under subsection (1) — a cinema; a convenience store; a service station selling petrol or other fuel for motor vehicles; a licensable food business that primarily involves off-site catering or on-site catering; a licensable food business carried on from mobile premises that are a vehicle; a licensable food business carried on by a non-profit organisation; the preparation of meals by Meals on Wheels a food business operated by a school, sporting club or work social club to raise revenue for the school or club a licensable food business that primarily provides food services to patients of a health service facility; a licensable food business that only sells food intended to be consumed on the premises at which it is sold.\n(sec.10-ssec.3) Also, a licensable food business is not included under subsection (1) in relation to a standard food item sold by the licensable food business on a trial basis (the trial item ) for a period of not more than 60 consecutive days (the trial period ) if— not more than 5 standard food outlets ( trial outlets ) of the licensable food business in Queensland sell the trial item during all or part of the trial period; and the trial item has not been sold at any time before the trial period in any of the trial outlets.\n(sec.10-ssec.4) In this section— convenience store does not include a supermarket. health service facility means— a private health facility under the Private Health Facilities Act 1999 , section 8 ; or a public sector health service facility under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 , schedule 2 .\n- (a) a licensable food business that sells standard food items at 20 or more places in Queensland or at 50 or more places in Australia;\n- (b) a licensable food business that operates in a chain of food businesses that sell standard food items if together the businesses sell standard food items at 20 or more places in Queensland or at 50 or more places in Australia.\n- (a) a cinema;\n- (b) a convenience store;\n- (c) a service station selling petrol or other fuel for motor vehicles;\n- (d) a licensable food business that primarily involves off-site catering or on-site catering;\n- (e) a licensable food business carried on from mobile premises that are a vehicle;\n- (f) a licensable food business carried on by a non-profit organisation; Examples— 1 the preparation of meals by Meals on Wheels 2 a food business operated by a school, sporting club or work social club to raise revenue for the school or club\n- 1 the preparation of meals by Meals on Wheels\n- 2 a food business operated by a school, sporting club or work social club to raise revenue for the school or club\n- (g) a licensable food business that primarily provides food services to patients of a health service facility;\n- (h) a licensable food business that only sells food intended to be consumed on the premises at which it is sold.\n- 1 the preparation of meals by Meals on Wheels\n- 2 a food business operated by a school, sporting club or work social club to raise revenue for the school or club\n- (a) not more than 5 standard food outlets ( trial outlets ) of the licensable food business in Queensland sell the trial item during all or part of the trial period; and\n- (b) the trial item has not been sold at any time before the trial period in any of the trial outlets.\n- (a) a private health facility under the Private Health Facilities Act 1999 , section 8 ; or\n- (b) a public sector health service facility under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 , schedule 2 .","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Nutritional information requirements","content":"## Nutritional information requirements","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Working out nutritional information— Act , ss 164E and 164F","content":"### sec.11 Working out nutritional information— Act , ss 164E and 164F\n\nFor sections 164E (2) (b) and 164F (2) (a) of the Act , the average energy content of a standard food item must be worked out—\nin the same way the average energy content of a food under the food standards code is calculated (the calculation ); and\nif the average energy content must be displayed for the whole weight of the item under section 12 —by adjusting the calculation to apply it to the whole weight of the item.\nThe number of kilojoules worked out may be rounded to the nearest 10kJ.\n(sec.11-ssec.1) For sections 164E (2) (b) and 164F (2) (a) of the Act , the average energy content of a standard food item must be worked out— in the same way the average energy content of a food under the food standards code is calculated (the calculation ); and if the average energy content must be displayed for the whole weight of the item under section 12 —by adjusting the calculation to apply it to the whole weight of the item.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) The number of kilojoules worked out may be rounded to the nearest 10kJ.\n- (a) in the same way the average energy content of a food under the food standards code is calculated (the calculation ); and\n- (b) if the average energy content must be displayed for the whole weight of the item under section 12 —by adjusting the calculation to apply it to the whole weight of the item.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Displaying nutritional information— Act , ss 164E and 164F","content":"### sec.12 Displaying nutritional information— Act , ss 164E and 164F\n\nFor sections 164E (2) (c) and 164F (2) (b) of the Act , the average energy content of a standard food item must—\nfor a standard food outlet that is a supermarket—\nbe displayed either for the whole weight of the item or 100g of the item; and\nbe in the same font and colour, and at least the same font size, as the price or unit price displayed for the item; and\nfor a standard food outlet that is not a supermarket—\nbe displayed for the whole weight of the item; and\nbe in the same font, font size and colour as the price displayed for the item or, if no price is displayed, as the name displayed for the item; and\nbe clearly legible; and\ndisplay the number of kilojoules in numerals and use the abbreviation ‘kJ’; and\nbe displayed at the same time and for the same period as—\nif only the name or price of the item is displayed—the name or price is displayed for the item; or\nif both the name and price of the item are displayed—the name and price are displayed for the item.\nFor sections 164E (2) (c) and 164F (2) (b) of the Act , an average energy intake statement must—\nbe clearly legible; and\nfor a menu with only 1 standard food item displayed, be in the same font, font size and colour as—\nif the name of the item is displayed—the name of the item; or\nif no name is displayed—the price displayed for the item; and\nfor a menu with 2 or more standard food items displayed, be in the same font, font size and colour as—\nif the name of a standard food item is displayed—the name of the standard food item with the largest font size displayed; or\nif no names are displayed—the price of the standard food item with the largest font size displayed; and\nfor standard food items displayed with a price tag or label or identifying tag or label in any area, display cabinet or stand—be in the same font, font size and colour as the largest font size on the tags or labels for the items in the area, display cabinet or stand; and\nbe displayed at the same time and for the same period as—\nif only the name or price of a standard food item is displayed—the name or price is displayed for the item; or\nif both the name and price of a standard food item are displayed—the name and price are displayed for the item.\nIn this section—\nunit price , for a standard food item, means the price for a unit of measurement of the item.\n(sec.12-ssec.1) For sections 164E (2) (c) and 164F (2) (b) of the Act , the average energy content of a standard food item must— for a standard food outlet that is a supermarket— be displayed either for the whole weight of the item or 100g of the item; and be in the same font and colour, and at least the same font size, as the price or unit price displayed for the item; and for a standard food outlet that is not a supermarket— be displayed for the whole weight of the item; and be in the same font, font size and colour as the price displayed for the item or, if no price is displayed, as the name displayed for the item; and be clearly legible; and display the number of kilojoules in numerals and use the abbreviation ‘kJ’; and be displayed at the same time and for the same period as— if only the name or price of the item is displayed—the name or price is displayed for the item; or if both the name and price of the item are displayed—the name and price are displayed for the item.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) For sections 164E (2) (c) and 164F (2) (b) of the Act , an average energy intake statement must— be clearly legible; and for a menu with only 1 standard food item displayed, be in the same font, font size and colour as— if the name of the item is displayed—the name of the item; or if no name is displayed—the price displayed for the item; and for a menu with 2 or more standard food items displayed, be in the same font, font size and colour as— if the name of a standard food item is displayed—the name of the standard food item with the largest font size displayed; or if no names are displayed—the price of the standard food item with the largest font size displayed; and for standard food items displayed with a price tag or label or identifying tag or label in any area, display cabinet or stand—be in the same font, font size and colour as the largest font size on the tags or labels for the items in the area, display cabinet or stand; and be displayed at the same time and for the same period as— if only the name or price of a standard food item is displayed—the name or price is displayed for the item; or if both the name and price of a standard food item are displayed—the name and price are displayed for the item.\n(sec.12-ssec.3) In this section— unit price , for a standard food item, means the price for a unit of measurement of the item.\n- (a) for a standard food outlet that is a supermarket— (i) be displayed either for the whole weight of the item or 100g of the item; and (ii) be in the same font and colour, and at least the same font size, as the price or unit price displayed for the item; and\n- (i) be displayed either for the whole weight of the item or 100g of the item; and\n- (ii) be in the same font and colour, and at least the same font size, as the price or unit price displayed for the item; and\n- (b) for a standard food outlet that is not a supermarket— (i) be displayed for the whole weight of the item; and (ii) be in the same font, font size and colour as the price displayed for the item or, if no price is displayed, as the name displayed for the item; and\n- (i) be displayed for the whole weight of the item; and\n- (ii) be in the same font, font size and colour as the price displayed for the item or, if no price is displayed, as the name displayed for the item; and\n- (c) be clearly legible; and\n- (d) display the number of kilojoules in numerals and use the abbreviation ‘kJ’; and\n- (e) be displayed at the same time and for the same period as— (i) if only the name or price of the item is displayed—the name or price is displayed for the item; or (ii) if both the name and price of the item are displayed—the name and price are displayed for the item.\n- (i) if only the name or price of the item is displayed—the name or price is displayed for the item; or\n- (ii) if both the name and price of the item are displayed—the name and price are displayed for the item.\n- (i) be displayed either for the whole weight of the item or 100g of the item; and\n- (ii) be in the same font and colour, and at least the same font size, as the price or unit price displayed for the item; and\n- (i) be displayed for the whole weight of the item; and\n- (ii) be in the same font, font size and colour as the price displayed for the item or, if no price is displayed, as the name displayed for the item; and\n- (i) if only the name or price of the item is displayed—the name or price is displayed for the item; or\n- (ii) if both the name and price of the item are displayed—the name and price are displayed for the item.\n- (a) be clearly legible; and\n- (b) for a menu with only 1 standard food item displayed, be in the same font, font size and colour as— (i) if the name of the item is displayed—the name of the item; or (ii) if no name is displayed—the price displayed for the item; and\n- (i) if the name of the item is displayed—the name of the item; or\n- (ii) if no name is displayed—the price displayed for the item; and\n- (c) for a menu with 2 or more standard food items displayed, be in the same font, font size and colour as— (i) if the name of a standard food item is displayed—the name of the standard food item with the largest font size displayed; or (ii) if no names are displayed—the price of the standard food item with the largest font size displayed; and\n- (i) if the name of a standard food item is displayed—the name of the standard food item with the largest font size displayed; or\n- (ii) if no names are displayed—the price of the standard food item with the largest font size displayed; and\n- (d) for standard food items displayed with a price tag or label or identifying tag or label in any area, display cabinet or stand—be in the same font, font size and colour as the largest font size on the tags or labels for the items in the area, display cabinet or stand; and\n- (e) be displayed at the same time and for the same period as— (i) if only the name or price of a standard food item is displayed—the name or price is displayed for the item; or (ii) if both the name and price of a standard food item are displayed—the name and price are displayed for the item.\n- (i) if only the name or price of a standard food item is displayed—the name or price is displayed for the item; or\n- (ii) if both the name and price of a standard food item are displayed—the name and price are displayed for the item.\n- (i) if the name of the item is displayed—the name of the item; or\n- (ii) if no name is displayed—the price displayed for the item; and\n- (i) if the name of a standard food item is displayed—the name of the standard food item with the largest font size displayed; or\n- (ii) if no names are displayed—the price of the standard food item with the largest font size displayed; and\n- (i) if only the name or price of a standard food item is displayed—the name or price is displayed for the item; or\n- (ii) if both the name and price of a standard food item are displayed—the name and price are displayed for the item.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Places for displaying nutritional information— Act , ss 164E and 164F","content":"### sec.13 Places for displaying nutritional information— Act , ss 164E and 164F\n\nFor sections 164E (2) (c) and 164F (2) (b) of the Act , the places prescribed for displaying the average energy content of a standard food item are—\non each menu on which the name or price of the item is displayed; and\non each price tag or label or identifying tag or label for the item; and\nfor a standard food outlet that has drive-through facilities—on the drive-through menu board that displays the name or price of the item or on a separate adjacent board visible at or before the point of ordering the item; and\nadjacent to or in close proximity to the name or price of the item so that it is clearly associated with the item.\nThe places where the average energy content of a standard food item is displayed are to be consistent with the places where nutritional information is displayed for all other standard food items displayed with that item.\nFor sections 164E (2) (c) and 164F (2) (b) of the Act , the places prescribed for displaying an average energy intake statement for standard food items are—\nin at least 1 place on each menu on which the name or price of 1 or more standard food items are displayed; and\nin each area or display cabinet, or on each stand, where standard food items with price tags or labels or identifying tags or labels are displayed; and\nfor a standard food outlet that has drive-through facilities—in 1 place on the drive-through menu board; and\nadjacent to or in close proximity to the items so that the statement is clearly associated with the items.\n(sec.13-ssec.1) For sections 164E (2) (c) and 164F (2) (b) of the Act , the places prescribed for displaying the average energy content of a standard food item are— on each menu on which the name or price of the item is displayed; and on each price tag or label or identifying tag or label for the item; and for a standard food outlet that has drive-through facilities—on the drive-through menu board that displays the name or price of the item or on a separate adjacent board visible at or before the point of ordering the item; and adjacent to or in close proximity to the name or price of the item so that it is clearly associated with the item.\n(sec.13-ssec.2) The places where the average energy content of a standard food item is displayed are to be consistent with the places where nutritional information is displayed for all other standard food items displayed with that item.\n(sec.13-ssec.3) For sections 164E (2) (c) and 164F (2) (b) of the Act , the places prescribed for displaying an average energy intake statement for standard food items are— in at least 1 place on each menu on which the name or price of 1 or more standard food items are displayed; and in each area or display cabinet, or on each stand, where standard food items with price tags or labels or identifying tags or labels are displayed; and for a standard food outlet that has drive-through facilities—in 1 place on the drive-through menu board; and adjacent to or in close proximity to the items so that the statement is clearly associated with the items.\n- (a) on each menu on which the name or price of the item is displayed; and\n- (b) on each price tag or label or identifying tag or label for the item; and\n- (c) for a standard food outlet that has drive-through facilities—on the drive-through menu board that displays the name or price of the item or on a separate adjacent board visible at or before the point of ordering the item; and\n- (d) adjacent to or in close proximity to the name or price of the item so that it is clearly associated with the item.\n- (a) in at least 1 place on each menu on which the name or price of 1 or more standard food items are displayed; and\n- (b) in each area or display cabinet, or on each stand, where standard food items with price tags or labels or identifying tags or labels are displayed; and\n- (c) for a standard food outlet that has drive-through facilities—in 1 place on the drive-through menu board; and\n- (d) adjacent to or in close proximity to the items so that the statement is clearly associated with the items.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Miscellaneous","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed contaminants— Act , s 269","content":"### sec.14 Prescribed contaminants— Act , s 269\n\nThis section prescribes contaminants that are pathogens or other things that may contaminate food for section 269 of the Act , definition prescribed contaminant .\nEach contaminant mentioned in schedule 2 , part 1 is prescribed if isolated in a prescribed food at any level.\nEach contaminant mentioned in schedule 2 , part 2 is prescribed to the extent the contaminant—\nis isolated in a prescribed food mentioned in the compendium, other than an infant formula product; and\nis assessed to be at a level that is potentially hazardous for the contaminant in accordance with the compendium.\nEach contaminant mentioned in schedule 2 , part 3 is prescribed to the extent the contaminant—\nis isolated in a prescribed food that is an infant formula product; and\nis assessed to be at a level that is more than the acceptable level for the contaminant in accordance with the compendium.\nUnless otherwise prescribed by subsection (2) , (3) or (4) , each contaminant (including a natural toxicant) mentioned in the food standards code, schedule 19 is prescribed to the extent the contaminant—\nis isolated in a prescribed food mentioned in that schedule; and\nis assessed to be at a level that is more than the maximum level of the contaminant for the food in accordance with that schedule and the code, standard 1.4.1–3.\nUnless otherwise prescribed by subsection (2) , (3) or (4) , each contaminant mentioned in the food standards code, schedule 27 is prescribed to the extent the contaminant—\nis isolated in a prescribed food mentioned in that schedule; and\nis assessed to be at a level that is unacceptable for the contaminant of the food in accordance with that schedule and the code, standard 1.6.1–2.\nIn this section—\ncompendium means the document called ‘Compendium of microbiological criteria for food’ published by Food Standards Australia New Zealand.\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand means the authority of that name continued in existence under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (Cwlth) , section 12 .\ninfant formula product see the food standards code, standard 1.1.2–3.\nprescribed food means food prescribed under section 270 of the Act .\n(sec.14-ssec.1) This section prescribes contaminants that are pathogens or other things that may contaminate food for section 269 of the Act , definition prescribed contaminant .\n(sec.14-ssec.2) Each contaminant mentioned in schedule 2 , part 1 is prescribed if isolated in a prescribed food at any level.\n(sec.14-ssec.3) Each contaminant mentioned in schedule 2 , part 2 is prescribed to the extent the contaminant— is isolated in a prescribed food mentioned in the compendium, other than an infant formula product; and is assessed to be at a level that is potentially hazardous for the contaminant in accordance with the compendium.\n(sec.14-ssec.4) Each contaminant mentioned in schedule 2 , part 3 is prescribed to the extent the contaminant— is isolated in a prescribed food that is an infant formula product; and is assessed to be at a level that is more than the acceptable level for the contaminant in accordance with the compendium.\n(sec.14-ssec.5) Unless otherwise prescribed by subsection (2) , (3) or (4) , each contaminant (including a natural toxicant) mentioned in the food standards code, schedule 19 is prescribed to the extent the contaminant— is isolated in a prescribed food mentioned in that schedule; and is assessed to be at a level that is more than the maximum level of the contaminant for the food in accordance with that schedule and the code, standard 1.4.1–3.\n(sec.14-ssec.6) Unless otherwise prescribed by subsection (2) , (3) or (4) , each contaminant mentioned in the food standards code, schedule 27 is prescribed to the extent the contaminant— is isolated in a prescribed food mentioned in that schedule; and is assessed to be at a level that is unacceptable for the contaminant of the food in accordance with that schedule and the code, standard 1.6.1–2.\n(sec.14-ssec.7) In this section— compendium means the document called ‘Compendium of microbiological criteria for food’ published by Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Food Standards Australia New Zealand means the authority of that name continued in existence under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (Cwlth) , section 12 . infant formula product see the food standards code, standard 1.1.2–3. prescribed food means food prescribed under section 270 of the Act .\n- (a) is isolated in a prescribed food mentioned in the compendium, other than an infant formula product; and\n- (b) is assessed to be at a level that is potentially hazardous for the contaminant in accordance with the compendium.\n- (a) is isolated in a prescribed food that is an infant formula product; and\n- (b) is assessed to be at a level that is more than the acceptable level for the contaminant in accordance with the compendium.\n- (a) is isolated in a prescribed food mentioned in that schedule; and\n- (b) is assessed to be at a level that is more than the maximum level of the contaminant for the food in accordance with that schedule and the code, standard 1.4.1–3.\n- (a) is isolated in a prescribed food mentioned in that schedule; and\n- (b) is assessed to be at a level that is unacceptable for the contaminant of the food in accordance with that schedule and the code, standard 1.6.1–2.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Food for which notice of isolation of prescribed contaminant required— Act , s 270","content":"### sec.15 Food for which notice of isolation of prescribed contaminant required— Act , s 270\n\nThis section prescribes food for section 270 (6) of the Act , definition prescribed food .\nFood, including a sample of food, that is handled or for sale by a person carrying on a food business is prescribed.\nHowever, raw meat, including raw fish, is prescribed only to the extent it is ordinarily consumed in its raw state.\nsteak tartare, sashimi, oysters\n(sec.15-ssec.1) This section prescribes food for section 270 (6) of the Act , definition prescribed food .\n(sec.15-ssec.2) Food, including a sample of food, that is handled or for sale by a person carrying on a food business is prescribed.\n(sec.15-ssec.3) However, raw meat, including raw fish, is prescribed only to the extent it is ordinarily consumed in its raw state. steak tartare, sashimi, oysters","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees","content":"### sec.16 Fees\n\nThe fees payable under the Act are stated in schedule 3 .","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Repeal","content":"# Repeal","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal","content":"### sec.17 Repeal\n\nThe Food Regulation 2016 , SL No. 122 is repealed.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Foods other than snack foods","content":"# Foods other than snack foods","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Snack foods","content":"# Snack foods","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Contaminants at any level","content":"# Contaminants at any level","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Contaminants at potentially hazardous levels","content":"# Contaminants at potentially hazardous levels","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Contaminants of infant formula products","content":"# Contaminants of infant formula products","sortOrder":29}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"On its face this instrument appears to broaden and make more prescriptive the regulatory scope compared with a generic licensing framework. It defines new categories (e.g. ready‑for‑consumption food business), sets firm numeric thresholds that trigger accredited program or labelling duties (6 persons; 20/50 outlets; 11 occasions/199 persons), prescribes detailed labelling/display formats and placements, and ties contaminant notification to FSANZ technical criteria. The repeal of the 2016 regulation indicates this is intended as a replacement with more granular obligations and clearer exemptions."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-references to the principal Act (multiple sections: s 48, 69, 99, 164C–164F, 269–270) and to other legislation (Transport Operations Act, Private Health Facilities Act, Aged Care Act 2024, Education and Care Acts)","Multiple defined terms introduced in Pt 3 (sec 5) and reliance on dictionary in Schedule 4","Numerous numeric thresholds and exceptions (e.g. 6 persons; 11 occasions; 199 persons; 20 places in Qld / 50 in Australia; 60‑day trial; ≤5 trial outlets)","Layered exclusions and nested conditional logic (especially in sec 10 prescribing/excepting certain licensable businesses)","Detailed, technical display requirements for nutritional information (font, colour, size, placement, whole weight vs per 100g, drive‑through boards)","Contaminant prescription relies on external technical sources (FSANZ compendium; Food Standards Code schedules 19 and 27) and differentiates by food types (including infant formula) and assessment criteria","Schedules referenced but not reproduced here (Schedules 1–3 & 4) — creates dependency on external schedule content for full meaning","Repeal of prior regulation (Food Regulation 2016) suggests substantial redrafting and replacement of previous rules","Several examples embedded in text (Meals on Wheels, cook‑chill facilities, surf lifesaving clubs) which create interpretive detail"],"plain_english_summary":"This Regulation sets detailed rules for which food businesses must hold licences or accredited food‑safety programs, what nutritional (kilojoule) information must be displayed and where, which contaminants must be notified and at what levels, and the fees payable. It names specific categories (care facilities, hospitals, Meals on Wheels, supermarkets, mobile premises, etc.), prescribes numerical thresholds and display/format requirements, and repeals the 2016 regulation. This is general legal information, not legal advice; get a qualified Australian lawyer to check before you act."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/food-regulation-2026","history":"/api/acts/food-regulation-2026/history","analysis":"/api/acts/food-regulation-2026/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/food-regulation-2026/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/food-regulation-2026/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/food-regulation-2026/documents"}}