Recent changes to the Food Standards Code impact all businesses that prepare and serve food in NSW.
All businesses that handle unpackaged food requiring temperature control and serve it ready-to-eat, must have a qualified food safety supervisor on staff. They must ensure all food handlers are trained in food safety and hygiene. Higher-risk businesses must also demonstrate their safe food handling practices.
While some businesses already require a food safety supervisor in NSW, the new requirements now also apply to school canteens, childcare services, charities and not-for-profits, correctional centres, delis and supermarkets, and some coffee vendors.
The new requirements have applied to most business since 8 December 2023. From 8 December 2024 the new standards are enforcable.
The NSW Food Authority has developed a range of resources to help businesses comply with these changes, including free online food handler training.
Take this short quiz to check if the new requirements apply to your business or find out more.
Published 11 November 2024
