Food Safety Supervisor
New food laws introduced in NSW require certain food businesses in the hospitality and retail food service sector to appoint at least one trained Food Safety Supervisor (FSS). These new requirements are to help safeguard NSW consumers from foodborne illness. Impacted businesses will need to appoint an FSS and notify the relevant enforcement agency (usually the local Council) of who their FSS is. The FSS must be trained by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved by the NSW Food Authority.
Who does it apply to?
The Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) requirements apply to businesses processing and selling food at retail level. These include businesses selling:
- Ready-to-eat, and
- Potentially hazardous (requires temperature control), and
- NOT sold and served in the suppliers original package.
How many Food Safety Supervisors (FSS) do I need?
Businesses need to appoint at least one (1) FSS per premises. Businesses with several premises cannot use the same FSS for all premises. They must nominate a different FSS for each premises.
What if a Food Safety Supervisor Leaves?
The business owner must appoint a new Food Safety Supervisor within thirty (30) operational days of the original food safety supervisor leaving. The business owner must then notify the relevant enforcement agency within seven (7) days of receiving the new certificate.
When do I have to appoint my Food Safety Supervisor?
Businesses will have until 1 October 2011 to appoint a trained FSS, after which Council will check to ensure that each business has completed the course.
Where can I get more information regarding the Food Safety Supervisor requirements?
The NSW Food Authority has produced a Guideline to Food Safety Supervisor Requirements. Alternatively, please visit the Food Authority website.
Do I need to notify Council when I have completed the Food Safety Supervisor course?
Yes, Council must be notified within seven (7) days of you receiving your Food Safety Supervisor Certificate. You can do this by filling out the Food Safety Supervisor Notification Form and sending it through to Council together by fax, email, mail or by dropping it off at Council in person. Our contact details are below.
Fax: 9840 9734
Email: records@holroyd.nsw.gov.au
Mail: P.O. Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160
In Person: 16 Memorial Avenue, Merrylands
Alternatively, you can notify the Food Authority online on the food authority website.
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