The introduction of the Food Production (Safety) Act 2000 established Safe Food as Queensland's food safety regulator.
Safe Food is proud to support Queensland’s meat, dairy, eggs, seafood and seed sprout industries to achieve compliance with Australian food safety standards and continuously drive best practice.
Queensland is known for producing some of the highest quality fresh produce in the world. When we all work together to produce safe food, we help to maintain healthy communities and create more market opportunities that drive Queensland’s economy.
Safe Food's history timeline
Where we are today
Interactive Map
QLD's Red Meat Industry
Get to know Queensland's red meat supply chain. View our interactive map to see where accredited abattoirs, meat processors and butchers are located in Queensland.
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Spotlight on...Australia's seafood industry
About 334 kt of seafood was consumed in Australia in 2019-2020, which equated to about 12.4 kg per person. Learn more about Queensland's contribution to this sector.
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Spotlight on...Australia's red meat industry
The red meat and livestock industry is a big contributor to Australia’s national economy, generating $72.5 billion in industry turnover. Learn more about Queensland's contribution to this sector.
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Spotlight on...Australia's poultry meat industry
There are more than 800 chicken meat growers in Australia, with the industry supporting around 12,400 jobs. Queensland accounts for 21% of total national production. Learn more in our feature article.
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Spotlight on...Australia's egg industry
Australian egg farmers produce 16.9 million eggs every day to feed the nation, which equates to 6.2 billion eggs each year. Learn more about the industry in our spotlight article.
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How do you keep food safe?
Let's show Queensland consumers the faces behind our thriving food supply chain! Share your photos with us on how you're keeping food safe every day within your business.
Resources
Who is Safe Food?
Spotlight on...Australia's red meat industry
Spotlight on...Australia's poultry meat industry
Free online training for dairy manufacturers
Are you buying from an accredited supplier?
QLD's red meat supply chain
Spotlight on Australia's Egg Industry
8 facts about Salmonella
6 facts about Listeria
10 facts about E.coli
8 facts about Campylobacter
Get involved!
How does your business keep food safe? Share your stories and photos with us on social media, capturing how you're keeping food safe every single day.
Use #KeepingItSafe for a chance to be featured on our social media pages and website!