12—Functions of Authority
(1) The Authority is
the accreditation body for the classes of activities to which the
dairy industry food safety scheme applies.
(2) The Authority has
the following functions:
(a) to
administer the dairy industry food safety scheme;
(b) to
monitor the extent of compliance by accredited producers with
Standard 4.2.4 of the Food Standards Code and to enforce the Standard;
(c) to
approve food safety arrangements to be adopted by accredited producers and
monitor the implementation of such arrangements;
(d) to
advise the Minister on matters relating to the administration of the
dairy industry food safety scheme;
(e) to
carry out other functions assigned to the Authority by these regulations or
the Minister.