Training requirements

Who is responsible for food safety in your food business?

Everyone who works in your food business is responsible for the delivery of safe food to the customer.

Food business owners are legally responsible under the Food Act 1984 to ensure that the food that is sold to its customers is safe for them to eat. Victorian food laws also require the business to comply with the Food Standards Code.

This means that not only is the business owner/proprietor responsible for food safety in the business, but also all staff who prepare food are legally responsible to ensure that the food they handle is safe

This section will help you to find food safety information and training courses if you need these.

• Food Handlers
  This section provides information about what food handlers need to know about food safety in your business.
• Food Safety Supervisor requirements
  This section provides information about the food safety supervisor requirement, including what training is needed and how to find a training provider.
• Information for Food Safety trainers
  This section provides information about the Food Safety Trainers Network.
• Scholarships
  This section provides information about undergraduate and PhD scholarships.

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