Inspections are conducted by Council Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) and in some cases by officers from NSW Food Authority in accordance with the agreements in the Food Regulation Partnership :
By using good food safety practices businesses can minimise the risks associated with foodbourne illness and promote customer confidence.
Businesses can also minimise the number of inspections each year and reduce fees linked to follow-up inspections by making sure they always comply with the Food Standards. These are uniform standards that apply across Australia.
Every business selling food within NSW must either have a licence with or have formally notified the NSW Food Authority .
Notification is free online and proof is a Notification and Food Safety Information System (NAFSIS) number .
Businesses selling food in Queanbeyan must also be registered with Council. This includes ACT based business who trade in Queanbeyan. To register download the form and return it to Council.
From 1 October 2011 businesses will also need to notify details of their Food Safety Supervisor.
Online notification of the Food Safety Supervisor can be completed here .
Alternatively businesses in Queanbeyan can download a FSS notification form.
Food business notification, FSS notification and registration with council must be kept current.
Environmental Health Officers are available to offer advice and answer questions.
Phone 02 6285 6268 or email foodsafety@qcc.nsw.gov.au
Resources and Further Information
Food Safety Supervisor
Temperature control and the temperature danger zone
Temporary events
Charity barbecues and sausage sizzles
Links and Other Information
Food Standards Australia New Zealand - FSANZ
NSW Food Authority
Notification and Food Safety Information System - NAFSIS
NSW Food Authority - Prosecutions Register
NSW Food Authority - Name and Shame Register
NSW Food Act 2003
NSW Food Regulations 2010