New laws for food businesses under Standards 3.2.2A
New laws for food businesses under Standards 3.2.2A
Changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code introduced new requirements for businesses that prepare and serve food in NSW.
Standard 3.2.2A introduces 3 tools for businesses handling and serving unpackaged, ready-to-eat food requiring temperature control, depending on their activities:
- have a qualified Food Safety Supervisor
- ensure all food handlers are trained
- be able to demonstrate safe food practices.
The standard applies to most businesses from 8 December 2023. School canteens, children’s services providing food, supermarkets, greengrocers, delis, coffee vendors selling food, boarding schools and correctional centres have until 8 December 2024.
It does not apply to businesses licensed with the NSW Food Authority, businesses that only manufacture or wholesale food with no direct sale to consumers, or the handling of food for fundraising.
See the NSW Food Authority website for more information: