Standard 3.3.2A – A Detailed Copy About Who the Changes Effect

Standard 3.3.2a applies to the following food service and closely related retail businesses, categorised as either category one or category two businesses:

• Restaurants

• Cafés

• Pubs

• Hotels with table service

• Smorgasbords

• Supermarkets and delis

• Takeaway shops/milk bars

• Hospitals

• Aged care facilities

• Childcare centres

• Canteens

• Mobile food vendors

• Bakeries

• Juice bars

• Supermarkets

• Service stations

• Clubs serving food

Requirements for Food Handlers: Food handlers in both categories must meet specific requirements outlined in clauses 8 and 9. Businesses must ensure that all food handlers:

• Have completed a food safety training course or possess appropriate skills and knowledge before handling high-risk foods.

Topics Covered by the Food Safety Training Course: The food safety training course must cover the following topics:

• Safe handling of food, including temperature control and understanding the danger zone

• Food contamination prevention, managing allergens, food separation, and utensil usage

• Cleaning and sanitising food premises and equipment using correct procedures and substances

• Personal hygiene, encompassing hand-washing, grooming, and uniform guidelines

Training Options: Businesses have flexibility in choosing training methods. They can opt for:

• Accredited courses from training providers

• Developing their training programs

Training Record Keeping: Businesses must maintain records of training completed by food handlers to demonstrate compliance with the standard.

Role of Food Safety Supervisor (FSS): A trained and competent supervisor (FSS) must oversee food handlers in category one and two businesses. The FSS should:

• Possess recent certification within the past five years

• Have skills to manage safe food handling, particularly high-risk food

• Have the authority to supervise and instruct other food handlers

FSS Certification: FSS certificates must be obtained from a registered training organisation. Refreshers are available for certification renewal, while the complete FSS course must be retaken every five years.