Adelaide, the charming capital of South Australia, has become a hub for gastronomic delights in recent years, with over 1,000 food establishments now serving the city’s residents. While these eateries vary in cuisine and style, they all share a common responsibility – the need to adhere to the...

As of January 2023, the team at Food Safety First are pleased to announce that we deliver Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training, along with the already popular Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling Certificate training. The decision to add this course was driven by demand from students...

The critical services provided by the health and community sector reiterate the need for food safety compliance, especially in settings that prepare or serve food for consumption by vulnerable people such as the sick, the elderly, pregnant women, children and infants. For example, as past...

As the largest city in the Northern Territory, Darwin acts as a beacon for local residents in search of diverse dining options, and it doesn’t disappoint. In recent years, the City of Darwin has placed immense focus on the area’s Night Time Economy (NTE) by promoting local cafes, bars and...

Food delivery apps have transformed the way food is served in Australia over the last decade, and as this $1.3 billion industry continues to grow, so do the food safety responsibilities of the people it employs. There are currently more than [insert number] delivery people employed within the food...

Nearly 78,000 people are currently employed by the catering services industry in Australia, making the sector’s commitment to food safety a significant one. No matter how large or small your catering operation is, you must comply with the relevant food safety regulations imposed by Food Standards...

In the latest report released by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), undeclared allergens in foods were the cause of almost 50% of recalls issued in 2021. Report data indicated that there were a total of 80 recalls issued (down from 109 in 2020), and 48% were allergen-related. There are...

Sydney is home to more than 19,000 food establishments, and they all have one thing in common – they are all legally required to have a certified Food Safety Supervisor present during business hours. This emphasises the importance of Food Safety Supervisor training. Food Safety First offers a...

In the last couple of years, the emergence of a new trend has been gaining steam in the beverage sector. Zero-alcohol drinks, which used to be extremely limited in popularity and reach, have increased in appeal, particularly during the pandemic as people began to take more notice of their...

On World Food Safety Day in June, the Food Safety Information Council released a report card on the food safety record of Australia. Ensuring food is produced and consumed safely is critical in the prevention of food safety incidents, including food-borne illness. Each year, an estimated 4.1...