Key messages:
- All food handlers are responsible for, and may be prosecuted for selling unsafe food, or preparing food in such a way as to render it unsafe.
- All food handlers are responsible for, and may be prosecuted for selling aunsuitable food, or preparing food in such a way as to render it unsuitable.
- All food handlers must not falsely describe food and must not falsely describe food where there is risk of physical harm to the customer.
- All food for sale must comply with the requirements set out in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
This also contains information on potential penalties ( fines) should a business or food handler be breach of the NSW Food Act 2003.
Businesses, Food Safety Supervisors, or Managers should be aware of the application of the Food Safety Standards, the laws and regulations in their state or territory and the potential for fines, criminal convictions or even prison time.