3Object of Act

3 Object of Act

The objects of this Act include –

(a) to provide for the application in Tasmania of the Food Standards Code as it relates to primary production activities; and

(b) to develop food safety schemes for primary industries that reduce risks to consumers associated with unsafe or unsuitable primary produce; and

(c) to promote consumer confidence in the safety and integrity of Tasmanian primary produce; and

(d) to facilitate the trade of Tasmanian primary produce by ensuring it meets national and international food safety standards.