Primary Production and Processing Standards — Food Safety Glossary

The Chapter 4 standards that set food safety requirements for producing and processing specific commodities in Australia.

Frequently asked questions

What are the primary production and processing standards?

They are the Chapter 4 standards of the Food Standards Code that set food safety requirements for producing and processing specific commodities.

Do these standards apply in New Zealand?

No. The primary production and processing standards apply in Australia only.

Which commodities do they cover?

They cover sectors such as seafood, poultry, meat, dairy, eggs, seed sprouts and raw milk products.

Who enforces these standards?

They are generally administered by state and territory agriculture or primary industry authorities rather than local councils.

Do restaurants need to follow these standards?

Restaurants are usually affected indirectly by sourcing from compliant suppliers, rather than being directly subject to the primary production standards.

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