FOOD STANDARDS AUS & NZ (FSANZ)

Question 1

WHAT IS THE AIM OF FSANZ ?

Answer 1

To outline the food safety programs establishments must comply with in order to ensure the safe production of food

Question 2

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF FSANZ ?

Answer 2

• Ensures that the standard of food additives are adhered to
• Ensures that all labelling of food is upheld to the appropriate standard
• Outlines the appropriate cleaning and sanitising measurements which must be followed
• Sets out the safety practices which must be adhered to throughout the food production cycle
• Sets the standard of knowledge, skills, health and hygiene required by food handlers
• Food safety programs → eg effective record keeping

Question 3

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF NON COMPLIANCE TO FSANZ ?

Answer 3

• Non-compliance fines
• Higher occurrence of foodborne illnesses
• Possible shut down of establishment
• Low staff morale
• Penalty notices

Question 4

WHAT ARE STRATEGIES TO UPHOLD FSANZ ?

Answer 4

• Following a clear and effective cleaning schedule
• Training all staff how to effectively clean and sanitise kitchen environment in accordance to cleaning schedule
• Checking all food upon delivery that they are correctly labelled with additives, use by dates, best before dates
• Only accepting food which is in the condition desired and with the correct labelling standards
• Training staff effectively to ensure they have an understanding of the law
• Training staff how to correctly label food made within the establishment