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22/06/2025

Food allergen rules for business- NSW Food Authority

To borrow a phrase from the customs office, “Don’t be sorry, just declare it!” This short video explains how food businesses can prevent allergic reactions a...

09/06/2024

Do not wash raw chicken. Washing it can spread raw meat juices and bacteria around your kitchen, onto the sink, benchtops, utensils, and other foods. This increases the risk of getting sick. Cooking chicken properly will kill all the bacteria.

15 Sec - Washing raw poultry, beef, pork, lamb, or veal before cooking it is not recommended. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can be spread to other...

08/06/2024

I recently approached AA Food Safety to help me set up my home-based food business as a small hopper (appam) batter manufacturer, and I couldn't be more satisfied with their services.

From the outset, AA Food Safety provided clear and comprehensive advice on all food safety matters, ensuring I understood every step necessary to operate safely and legally. They guided me through the council requirements and helped me establish my business with confidence.

Their expertise and support were invaluable. They offered practical solutions and personalised advice tailored to my specific needs, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. Their team was always available to answer my questions and provided detailed insights into food safety regulations that were crucial for my operation.

Thanks to AA Food Safety, I feel well-prepared and fully compliant with all necessary regulations. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to start a food business. Their professional and friendly approach makes them an indispensable partner for new and established food entrepreneurs alike.

Thank you, AA Food Safety, for your exceptional service and support!

Byju

BYJU's Kitchen

★★★★★ "I recently approached AA Food Safety to help me set up my home-based food business as a small hopper (appam) batter manufacturer, and I couldn't be more satisfied with their services. From the outset, AA Food Safety provided clear and comprehensive advice on all food safety matters,...

08/06/2024

29/05/2024

03/04/2024

Are you operating a Childcare Facility? Have you updated your Food Safety Program to Current standards?

Importance of keeping your food safety program up to date, as part of legislative requirement.
Ensuring that your facility maintains an updated food safety program is crucial for the preparation of safe and suitable food for children.

What updates are required?

Review your food safety program to ensure the following processes are incorporated
1. Inclusion allergen hazards in your hazard analysis table for each process step
2. Inclusion of allergen management or anaphylactic and dietary requirements
3. Update Food Standards Code 3.2.2 A food safety management tools
4. Incorporation of textured modified or vitamised food preparation process and verification records templates

What will happen if these updates are not incorporated into your food safety program?

1. During council inspection, The Environmental Health Officer may issue a major non-compliance letter to update all these processes, potentially delaying your Food Act registration renewal process.
2. During your annual 3rd party audit for your food safety program, the auditor may issue a non-conformance report to update the program, leading to delays in obtaining your certificate of adequacy and compliance and delaying the Food Act registration renewal. Additionally, the nonconformance report will be forwarded to the council, triggering additional council inspection.

How can we help?

To avoid these complications and ensure compliance with regulations, we are more than willing to assist you in updating your food safety program to current standards.
Our team has extensive experience in developing and updating food safety program tailored to childcare facilities.

Call now to connect with business.

30/03/2024

03/03/2024

Are you operating food business in Australia then you must know this

Important Update to Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code- 3.2.2A – Food safety management tools

Business owners in the food service, catering, and related retail sectors about the introduction of a new standard, Standard 3.2.2A, under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. This update outlines mandatory requirements for food safety management tools that businesses are obligated to implement.
Standard 3.2.2A is applicable to all businesses in the food service, catering, and related retail sectors. This includes caterers, restaurants, cafes, takeaway shops, pubs, supermarkets, delis, food vans, and similar facilities serving food.

Key Changes:

Standard 3.2.2A is an addition to the Code, enhancing existing Standard 3.2.2 requirements.
It mandates the implementation of one or more food safety management tools based on the nature of food handling activities and business categories.

Action required

Check tour Food Safety Supervisor Certificate: Check your currently nominated food safety supervisor competency certificates. For those with FSS certificate before December 8, 2023, there's a grace period until December 8, 2028, for re-certification. Certifications obtained from December 8, 2023, onward are valid for five years.

Understanding the changes: Navigate to the following link to gain comprehensive understanding of the changes Introducing Standard 3.2.2A: Food safety management tools. https://www.health.vic.gov.au/food-safety/introducing-standard-322a-food-safety-management-tools

Contact Local Council: Reach out your local council’s Environmental Health Unit for additional information and Clarification.

03/03/2024

Ready to take the next step in ensuring top-notch food safety standards for your business? Get in touch with AA Food Safety today. Our team is here to assist you in achieving and maintaining compliance with food act and food safety standards.

26/02/2024

24/02/2024

Food poisoning be prepared

How did you feel when you last got food poisoning, how many cases are there in Australia each year and how do you think you can avoid it?