Food safety for auditors

In Tasmania, certain food businesses are required to be audited by a third-party auditors. This is in addition to regular council inspections.

Food businesses requiring third-party auditing

Businesses that require third-party auditing are those that process food for service to vulnerable persons as covered by Standard 3.3.1 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. These include:

• hospitals
• delivered meal organisations
• aged care facilities
• some childcare facilities.

Auditors undertaking regulatory food safety audits of the businesses listed above must:

• be approved by the Director of Public Health
• abide by all provisions of Part 6A of the Food Act 2003, including reporting requirements.

How to become an approved regulatory auditor

To become an approved regulatory auditor in Tasmania, you must complete and submit an application form. The minimum qualification for approval is:

• certification against the National Food Safety Audit Scheme Level 4
• additional scopes for cook chill processes (where relevant).

Download an application form

How to renew your regulatory auditor approval

If you are an approved regulatory auditor, to renew your approval, please complete and submit a renewal form.

Download a renewal form

Approved regulatory food safety auditors in Tasmania

Download a list of approved regulatory food safety auditors in Tasmania.

Where to get more information

Public Health Hotline – Tasmania

• Phone: 1800 671 738 (free call)
• Email: [email protected]