Food safety is an everyday concern that, while seemingly pedestrian, is nonetheless a critical aspect of food preparation. Food safety prevents common concerns with food handling and consumption, such as cross-contamination, food poisoning, and food handling-related injuries. Because of the importance of food safety, the Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) training and certification became a requirement […]
If there’s one thing that fairs, markets, festivals, and live shows have in common, it’s that they all serve food in different ways. Whether it’s full meals or quick-serve snacks, food must be served at these social events. Because there are lots of factors involved in the service and sale of these food, such as […]
The SITXFSA001 (Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety) is a nationally recognised food safety certificate that certifies a person is ready to work in the retail, hospitality, and transport and distributions sectors of Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria. The certification tackles proper hygienic preparation of food, as well as appropriate methods […]
The retail food industry comes in a wide range of businesses such as food-vending businesses at temporary or seasonal events, for instance festivals, shows, markets, and fairs. They provide food or consumables to the public while aiming to meet a set of requirements. Mobile food vendors specifically, have to achieve a similar range of prerequisites. In […]
There are food businesses that arrange training for a Food Safety Supervisor NSW or two, but don’t provide the rest of their team with the appropriate skills and knowledge to handle food safely, such as a food handler certificate. This practice does not only break the law, but also puts customers at risk, and the […]
Food Handlers have legal responsibilities According to Food Safety Standard 3.2.2 Food Safety Practices and General Requirements, a food handler is legally required to ensure their own personal hygiene practices and cleanliness must minimise the risk of food contamination. CTA delivers a nationally recognised training course called SITXFSA001 Use Hygiene Practices for Food Safety which […]
What’s a NSW Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) and why is the position important? A food safety supervisor is someone who is a current FSS certificate holder and qualified to identify and prevent any risks that are linked to food handling in certain retail food businesses. They are also licensed to train and supervise other individuals […]
Businesses that serve food have an obligation under Australian government laws to comply with the food safety requirements. This entails employees practicing hygienic routines in the workplace where food is present in order to avoid the contamination of food. Food Safety Certificate can also assist you with these requirements. Food safety standards have three […]
What food hygiene practices should food handlers implement when dealing with food? People who are mindful about their well-being are concerned with almost everything they consume. Barely anyone is an exception when it comes to foodborne illnesses that results from ingestion of contaminated food. Food allergy is also an existing problem among people but not […]
If you are in the food service, food safety, or food handling industry, there are three principles that you should comply with. Most food establishments – if not all – have upgraded their standards and require their workers to know all about food hygiene procedures. Without these guidelines, your customers could potentially face health risks. […]
The importance of food safety is vital in the food industry, that’s why a food safety certificate is required. We only need to refer to the recent food recalls to know that when safety is compromised, the reputation of the business is also compromised. The food service industry in Australia is required by law to […]
If you are thinking of starting a business in the foodservice industry, then it only makes sense to have your employees pass a food safety course first. The training covers the basics on food safety practices as employees in the food service business. It has also become a pre-requisite for most business to get applicants […]