5Definitions

5 Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:

(a) applicable standard;
(b) Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code;
(c) authorised officer;
(d) compliance agreement;
(e) failing food;
(f) food;
(g) food control certificate;
(h) holding order;
(i) imported food inspection advice;
(j) inspection;
(k) officer of Customs;
(l) owner;
(m) recognised food safety management certificate;
(n) recognised foreign government certificate;
(o) recognised quality assurance certificate;
(p) treatment.

In this instrument:

Act means the Imported Food Control Act 1992.

analyst means a person in respect of whom an appointment is in force under subsection 34(1) of the Act.

batch means food of a particular kind made or packed in a distinct manner which may include one or more lots.

chargeable service has the meaning given by subsection 36(11) of the Act.

compliance agreement food means food of a particular kind that is classified as compliance agreement food in an order made under section 10.

consignment means food of a particular kind that comprises one or more batches imported by the same owner at the same time and described by a single line in an import entry.

Note: There may be more than one consignment in the same import entry.

import entry has the same meaning as in the Customs Act 1901.

in‑office, in relation to the provision of a chargeable service, means the provision of the service:

(a) at a post‑entry quarantine facility; or
(b) at an office of the Department; or
(c) at a location that is agreed, for the purposes of facilitating a flexible working arrangement, between the person carrying out the service and the Department.

lot means a quantity of food of a particular kind prepared or packed under essentially the same conditions (ordinarily from a particular preparation or package unit and during a particular time usually not exceeding 24 hours).

ordinary hours of duty, in relation to a business day, means the period that begins at 6.30 am and ends at 6.30 pm on that day.

out‑of‑office, in relation to the provision of a chargeable service, means the provision of the service other than at: