Food Safety

Regulatory issues

Health of Food Handlers - Food Standards Code

Food may be contaminated by those handling it and so particular care must be taken by both employers and employees to ensure that no illness is passed on by those working in the industry. These documents from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (formerly ANZFA) explain the requirements for Food handlers and food businesses.

Standard 3.2.2 - Food Safety Practices and General Requirements: Clauses 13 to 15 pertain to the health and hygiene of food handlers and Clauses 16 to 18 pertain the health and hygiene requirements for food businesses (PDF file 37.8 KB)

Guide to the Labelling of Packaged Foods

Labelling requirements of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards (FSANZ) Code have been adopted into food law by all States and Territories. FSANZ has provided an ingredient labelling fact sheet. For more information see the Food Standards Australia New Zealand website.

The South Australian Department of Human Services has also developed a fact sheet providing information titled 'Guide to the Labelling of packaged food for retail sale'.