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 – 1 December 2023

Communiqué of outcomes from the Food Ministers’ Meeting held on 1 December 2023.

Food Ministers’ Meeting communiqué – 28 July 2023

Communiqué of outcomes from the Food Ministers’ Meeting held on 28 July 2023.

ISFR meeting outcomes

ISFR meeting outcome – 6 to 7 December 2022

Summary of key discussions and outcomes from the Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation (ISFR) meeting held on 6 to 7 December 2022.

ISFR meeting outcome – 9 June 2022

Summary of key discussions and outcomes from the Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation (ISFR) meeting held on 9 June 2022.

Latest resources

Policy guideline on menu labelling

This policy guideline provides guidance on menu labelling. It covers displaying and providing energy information for standard food items on menus and at the point-of-sale in standard food outlets.

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