Food safety

Consumers worldwide are becoming more aware of food safety issues and are looking to industry and government to protect their well-being.

The ability to maintain and increase consumer confidence will bring ongoing market access and growth for the food industry.

The Department of Agriculture and Food fosters understanding of the need for industry to incorporate food safety practices and thinking across all levels of the food supply chain.

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Articles

Ensuring correct use of pesticides

2 October 2013

When using pesticides the importance of producing ‘clean food’ while protecting human health and the environment is paramount.
Food testing in Western Australia

23 October 2013

Private and public food laboratories conduct food testing. This page lists the laboratories known to us, and likely to be able to assist you when required.
Quality assurance schemes for fresh produce

4 November 2013

Fresh food businesses are faced with the challenge of creating a food safety culture, maintaining best practice and retaining customer confidence, while effectively managing overall costs.
Quality assurance schemes for food in Western Australia

15 January 2014

Western Australia has an enviable food safety record underpinned by widespread uptake of food safety programs.
Food safety in Western Australia

23 October 2013

The production and sale of food in Western Australia is governed by the Food Act 2008, Food Regulations 2009 and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
Pome and Summer Fruit Orchard Spray Guide for Western Australia 2020-21

24 March 2014

The Pome and Summer Fruit Orchard Spray Guide 2020-21 provides information on chemical products, both registered and those as minor use permits, to control insect, mite and mollusc pests, diseases
Watch the wash for food safety in fruit production

15 January 2014

Water is a basic requirement for all organisms, including microbial pathogens. In fruit growing and where water is an input, there is also the potential for harmful bacteria to thrive.
Food safety as a business tool in Western Australia

15 January 2014

Participating in quality assurance schemes for fresh produce comes at a cost, but this can be more than outweighed by benefits in the marketplace.
Using pesticides in strawberry production – your responsibilities as a grower

13 January 2014

This article outlines strawberry growers' obligations with respect to using pesticides on their farms.
Sử dụng nông dược trên cây dâu tây – trách nhiệm của người trồng (Using pesticides in strawberry production – your responsibilities as a grower)

20 January 2014

Sử dụng nông dược một cách hợp lý vừa tiêu diệt sâu bệnh phá hại mùa màng hiệu quả vừa đảm bảo an toàn và sức khỏe cho người trồng.