To help protect NSW consumers from food borne illness, in October 2010 NSW Government introduced changes to the Food Act 2003 in that require certain hospitality and retail food service businesses (such as restaurants, cafes, takeaways, clubs, pubs) to appoint at least one trained Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) in their business.

 

Under the new laws, affected businesses have until 1 October 2011 to appoint a trained FSS and notify their local council of their FSS. The NSW Food Authority has produced Guidelines containing important information regarding the changes and the new requirements for food businesses.

 

For more information about the new Food Safety Supervisor requirements and a list of approved training providers, visit the NSW Food Authority’s website.   Alternatively you can contact the NSW Food Authority’s Helpline 1300 552 406 (interpreting services available) or Councils Environmental Health unit on 9735 1222.

 

Some translated versions of this brochure are available and can be downloaded from the NSW Food authority’s website. Copies of the translated are also available from Council on request. 

After appointing and training an FSS, the food business owner must notify the relevant enforcement agency (local council) of who their FSS is online at  Food Notify - NSW Food Authority