Recent changes to the Food Standards Code have introduced new requirements for all businesses that prepare and serve food in NSW. The changes will take effect from 8th December. The changes affect most retail and hospitality food businesses, charities and not-for-profits that regularly sell food, delis, supermarkets, coffee vendors and correctional centres.
Standard 3.2.2A aims to improve food safety by introducing 3 tools: Food Safety Supervisor (FSS), food handler training, and showing food is safe.
If you already have a current FSS, you will only need to ensure other staff who handle unpackaged, potentially hazardous food have appropriate skills and knowledge in food safety and hygiene.
School canteens, children’s services that supply food, supermarkets, greengrocers, delis, coffee vendors that sell food, correctional centres and boarding schools have until December 2024 to comply.
Exemptions apply to handling or sale of food for community or charitable causes, businesses licensed with the NSW Food Authority, and businesses that only sell packaged non-hazardous food.
NSW Food Authority and Destination Sydney Surrounds North
