Food safety management tools

Standard 3.2.2A – Food Safety Management Tools will commence in Australia on 8 December 2023.

The new Standard is an extension of the existing Standard 3.2.2 requirements in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

It introduces three ‘tools’ for certain food service, caterer and retail businesses. Namely:

1. Food handler training
2. Food safety supervisor (FSS)
3. Substantiation of key food handling practices.

View a short video explaining the new Standard from FSANZ

For Tasmanian businesses, the key change is the Food Safety Supervisor requirement. View more about Food Safety Supervisors.

View more information about the food handler training requirements. The substantiation requirements will apply to a limited number of businesses. Those businesses will be advised by their local council Environmental Health Officer.

Resources

• Safe Food Australia – For a guide to the Food Safety Standards see 3.2.2A guidance.
• Standard 3.2.2A – Food Safety Management Tools
• Standard 3.2.2A – Overview - FSANZ InfoBite