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Processing food safely
Processing food safely If you're a food business that processes food, it's important to use correct techniques so the food stays safe to eat. What are the requirements? Under Standard 3.2.2 - Food Safety Practices and General Requirements, food businesses must transport food in a way that keeps it safe and suitable. This means the food is protected from contamination, processed using known safe techniques and kept at a safe temperature. Reduce your risk Start with safe food
- Before you process food, make sure it is safe and suitable (e.g. ingredients from reliable suppliers, safely stored, inspected).
- Make sure food handlers know how to correctly use processing…
Published 20 February 2023
Transporting food safely
Transporting food safely If you're a food business that transports food, you need to keep food protected from contamination and at the right temperature so it stays safe to eat. What are the requirements? Under Standard 3.2.2 - Food Safety Practices and General Requirements, food businesses must transport food in a way that keeps it safe and suitable.
- Safe transport means protecting the food from contamination and, if it is potentially hazardous food, keeping it at a safe temperature.
- This includes transport within a premises as well as to other places.
- use vehicles, carts and trolleys that are clean and designed for use with food
- check food is securely packaged or…
Published 20 February 2023
Storing food safely
Storing food safely If you're a food business, you need to keep food protected from contamination and at the right temperature so it stays safe to eat. What are the requirements? Under Standard 3.2.2 - Food Safety Practices and General Requirements, food businesses need to store food in a way that keeps it safe and suitable. Reduce your risk
- keep storage areas clean, dry and free of pests
- use food-safe containers, covers and packaging to protect food
- store potentially hazardous food at 5°C or colder - check it with a thermometer
- store raw food like meat and seafood separately or below ready-to-eat foods to avoid contamination from meat juices etc.
- make sure frozen food stays frozen hard…
Published 20 August 2019
Our safe food supply
Our safe food supply In this section
Receiving food safely
Receiving food safely Chapter 3 (Australia only) Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code NOTE: The Food Safety Standards do not apply in New Zealand. The provisions of the food standards treaty between Australia and New Zealand do not include food hygiene standards. Under Standard 3.2.2 Food Safety Practices and General Requirements, food businesses are expected to take all practicable measures to ensure that they do not receive unsafe or unsuitable food. This means that they must make sure that the food they receive:
- is protected from contamination;
- can be identified while it is on the premises; and
- is at the correct temperature when it arrives, if it is potentially hazardous.
Published 11 February 2016
The safe food system
The safe food system Food Standards Australia New Zealand is at the centre of the world-class bi-national food regulatory system that ensures a safe food supply in Australia and New Zealand. As a keystone standards agency, our work cuts across health, agriculture, industry and trade policy to deliver the regulatory safeguards which support food businesses to produce, sell and import safe food, access international markets and innovate to meet changing consumer preferences. Our highly-skilled staff use the best available science and a long tradition of productive stakeholder collaboration and engagement to develop and update the legislative standards with which all food must comply, compiled in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. We are…
Published 13 July 2023
Safe Seafood Australia
Safe Seafood Australia A guide to the Australian Primary Production and Processing Standard for Seafood This guide has been developed to help enforcement officers and businesses understand the general intent of individual clauses in Standard 4.2.1 - Primary Production and Processing Standard for Seafood. Download the guide Safe Seafood Australia 2006 [pdf 1383kb] Food standards advice FSANZ does not provide advice on compliance with the Code. Businesses may wish to engage a lawyer or consultant for compliance advice. The code is enforced by …
Published 21 May 2013
Safe Food Australia 2023 - updated guide to Food Safety Standards
Safe Food Australia 2023 - updated guide to Food Safety Standards Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has updated Safe Food Australia to incorporate the new Standard 3.2.2A Food safety management tools, which comes into effect in December 2023. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the updated guidance for local government and food businesses was part of a suite of initiatives developed with states and territories to support strengthened food safety in the food service and retail sector to benefit consumers and protect public health and safety. Food service, such as cafes and restaurants, are integral to our way of life and are vitally important to the Australian economy. Many businesses do an excellent job in providing Australians with safe food. “The key changes to the standard are the requirements for training for food handlers and supervisors and…
Published 20 February 2023
Safe food for older people - advice for businesses
Safe food for older people - advice for businesses Older people have a higher risk of getting foodborne illness and suffering serious health complications from eating unsafe food. It is important for older people to enjoy a wide range of foods for good nutrition, but extra care must be taken to ensure their food is safe. If you're a business that provides food to older people, basic steps you can take when selecting, preparing and providing food are outlined below. If that's your primary activity, you are likely to need a food safety program (see below, under Advice for Managers). Selecting and receiving safe food Always make sure the food you select or receive is from a trusted source, in good condition and at a safe temperature. Packaged food must be securely…
Published 28 February 2024
Safe Food Australia - A guide to the food safety standards
Safe Food Australia - A guide to the food safety standards Safe Food Australia is a guide to the four mandatory food safety standards:
- Standard 3.1.1 Interpretation and Application
- Standard 3.2.2 Food Safety Practices and General Requirements
- Standard 3.2.2A Food Safety Management Tools
- Standard 3.2.3 Food Premises and Equipment.
Published 15 June 2023