Victorian Current Acts

DAIRY ACT 2000 - SECT 6

The functions of the Authority are to—

        (a)     establish, maintain and improve—

              (i)     the food safety standards of dairy food;

              (ii)     the standards of construction and hygiene of plant and equipment in a dairy manufacturing premises;

              (iii)     the standards of maintenance, cleanliness and hygiene of dairy transport vehicles;

        (b)     monitor and review the standards specified in paragraph (a);

        (c)     approve and monitor the implementation of food safety programs;

        (d)     administer the licensing system under Part 3;

        (e)     ensure that appropriately qualified persons are appointed as authorised officers;

        (f)     fix and charge fees in respect of the carrying out of its functions or the exercise of its powers;

S. 6(g) amended by No. 29/2010 s. 55(2).

        (g)     in consultation with the Secretary to the Department of Health or a municipal council, protect public health;

        (h)     advise the Minister on matters relating to the administration of this Act;

              (i)     carry out any other function that is conferred on the Authority by this Act or any other Act.