Food safety is vital in the food service, catering, and retail industries, and failure to keep adequate food safety standards can result in severe consequences for customers and businesses, including illness or injury, legal liability, and lasting damage to a business’s reputation. The recently...

Over the past two decades, the number of Australians aged 85 and over has increased by 110%, bringing an increased reliance on aged care facilities to provide assistance, including the provision of meals, snacks and beverages. Government statistics suggest that approximately 407,000 people...

On December 8, 2023, new legislation will come into effect which will require all Australian businesses that prepare and serve food to have trained Food Safety Supervisors available on their premises at all times. This legislation is known as Standard 3.2.2A and is part of the Food Standards Code...

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...