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Food Handler Basics training

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NSW Food Authority

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Sectors

Industry

The NSW food industry is a significant contributor to the economy with 55,000 food businesses across the state. The food processing industry alone contributes $25 billion.

Retail

NSW has around 40,000 retail food businesses that account for significant employment and economic activity. This diverse sector can include bakeries, B&Bs, cafes, canteens, caterers and markets.

Consumer

No matter how safe food is when purchased, the last link in the food safety chain is safe storage and preparation by consumers.

Important sections

Name and Shame register

The NSW Food Authority publishes lists of businesses that have breached or are alleged to have breached NSW food safety laws.

Scores on Doors

Scores on Doors is the NSW hygiene and food safety scoring program that displays the results of regular inspections of food premises.

Recalls

Wallaby Cookie Dough Bites 130g

22 Sep 2023

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Natvia M!lk Baking Chocolate 100g

8 Sep 2023

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Akai Bohshi Kukkia Cookies 12P 

29 Aug 2023

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News and alerts

FAQ: Broken Bay toxic algal bloom

23 Dec 2022

NSW Food Authority has advised recreational fishers to avoid eating shellfish collected or caught in the Broken Bay area

General Circular - Remote food safety audits update

14 Jan 2022

Remote audits to continue until 30 June 2022

Public health alert: Raw Pacific oysters from Coffin Bay SA linked to NSW Vibrio parahaemolyticus outbreak

19 Nov 2021

NSW Health and the NSW Food Authority are investigating an outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections linked to the consumption of raw Pacific o

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Popular topics

Food allergens

Food allergen rules

Food businesses are responsible for managing the presence of allergens in food.

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Starting a food business

Starting a food business brings with it food safety requirements and obligations. These depend on what the food is, where it is sold, and other factors.

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Pregnancy and food safety

The best way to meet you and your baby’s nutritional needs is to eat a wide variety of nutritious foods and be as healthy as possible as early as possible.

Popular help

Starting a food business

Allergies and intolerances

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Food poisoning

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Food safety complaints

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Inspections

Food labelling

Food Safety Supervisors (FSS)

Recreational harvest of seafood

Food safety programs HACCP

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Professional advice

Recalls

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