Appoint a certified Food Safety Supervisor (FSS)
Food businesses serving ready-to-eat food must have a trained FSS reasonably available.
Who must comply
Food service businesses serving ready-to-eat food, particularly cafés, restaurants, hotels, caterers, takeaway.
What triggers it
Operating a Category 1 food premises.
When due
From premises commencement; FSS available during service.
Evidence required
FSS certificate, Food Safety Management Tool records.
Max penalty
State-specific infringement notices and prosecution
Summary
Standard 3.2.2A of the Food Standards Code (and state implementing legislation) requires Category 1 food service businesses to appoint a Food Safety Supervisor with nationally recognised FSS qualifications and a Food Safety Management Tool. Implementation varies by state — Vic, NSW, QLD have full regimes.
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Source: https://foodstandards.gov.au/business/safetystandards/Pages/Standard-3-2-2A.aspx. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.