If you own or manage a food business, you are probably aware that a new, stricter food standard will come into effect on December 8, 2023:
Standard 3.2.2A - Food Safety Management Tools.
Standard 3.2.2A is a new food safety standard for these types of businesses that aims to improve food safety and support consumer confidence.
There are three food safety management tools in the new standard:
★ food safety supervisor (FSS) -Offered by Job Trainer Australia SITXFSA006
★ food handler training - Offered by Job Trainer Australia SITXFSA005
★ substantiation of critical food safety controls (evidence tool)
What must I do to be ready before December 8?
Every business is different, Standard 3.2.2A has different requirements for different types of food-related activities. The following checklist is a good place to start:
Determine if the Standard applies to you, and which category your business falls into
★ Review your staff’s qualifications. Who needs to train or retrain?
★ Make sure you have a Food Safety Supervisor in every venue as required.
★ Get your current Food Safety Supervisors certified, or make sure their accreditations are up to date.
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Guideance on the NEW STANDARD 3.2.2Ais available on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand website.