Food Safety Supervisor

New laws require certain retail food businesses in NSW to have at least one trained Food Safety Supervisor (FSS).

Appointing one of your staff as a FSS adds an onsite level of protection for day to day food safety. People who complete FSS training will hold a nationally recognised qualification stating they have the skills and knowledge to handle food safely. 

A Food Safety Supervisor must be trained by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved by the NSW Food Authority.

Click here to see a list of Approved RTOs.

Only approved RTOs, and in certain circumstances the NSW Food Authority, can issue a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.

Businesses have until 1 October 2011 to appoint their trained FSS and notify Council of their FSS including details of their FSS certificate.

Form lodgement to Council:

Don't Risk A Fine -Time is running out to appoint your Food Safety Supervisor.  Businesses that do not have a trained and NOTIFIED Food Safety Supervisior by 1 October 2011 risk being fined.  Download the NSW Food Authority Brochure Here. 

Food businesses must advise Council who their Food Safety Supervisor is, within 7 days of qualification. You can notify Council by downloading and completing the FSS Notification Form. Online notification managed by the NSW Food Authority is expected in early 2011.

For further information speak to an EHO at Council or go to:

NSW Food Authority/Food Safety Supervisors 

You can also download the NSW Food Authority's "Guideline to Food Safety Supervisor Requirements". This guideline is available in a range of languages, check the NSW Food Authority's website for details.