Food Standards

Information about the Food Standards Code and your responsibilities as a food service provider is available from the resources shown below.

Food Standards Code

Information about the Food Standards Code and your responsibilities as a food service provider is available from the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) website.

Food enforcement contacts

In Australia, compliance with the Code for all foods is monitored by authorities in the states and territories. Contact details for enforcement agencies are available.

FSANZ Food Recall Alerts

A food recall is action taken to remove unsafe food from distribution, sale and consumption. Be alerted by subscribing to FSANZ food recalls

Food Allergen Portal

Provides different sectors in the community with links to best practice food allergen resources and key messages.

Australian Institute of Food Safety

Since December 2023 most Category 1 and 2 food businesses in Australia* require a Food Safety Supervisor by law (Food Standard 3.2.2A) to be available during their hours of operation.

Food Acts and Food Safety Supervisors

Food Safety Supervisors can help to ensure that appropriate food allergen management practices are in place in your food business and that all staff are kept up to date.

NSQHS Standards

Allergy management in healthcare services is applicable to National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards Standards 1, 2 5, 6 and 8.