Regulations Of Food Safety Flashcards
State Authorities
implementation and enforcement
- WA dep of health
- WA food act 2008
WA Dep of Health
Required to make sure the food standards by FSANZ Are being implemented by becoming a law in their state
WA Food Act 2008
Ensure food for sale is both safe and suitable for human consumption
To prevent misleading conduct in relation to the sales of food
To provide for the application of the code in this state
Local Authorities
Monitoring and Implementation
Local Municipal councils
Environmental health and officer
Health and safety officer
Authority officer
Local Municipal councils
The grass roots responsible for employment of environmental health officers, registration of businesses and inspection of premises.
Environmental Health Officer
Ensures all businesses meet their legislative obligations and that all products sold are both safe and suitable for human consumption
Health and safety officer
Their main job is to prevent workplace injuries and accidents by implanted health and safety polices
Authority Officers
Responsible for ensuring all organisations meet their food safety obligations under the act. They can visit premises, investigate complaints and conduct inspections without warning
Power Officers
Can enter and investigate premises, take videos/recordings, open and examine equipment and detain any food vehicles