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Requirements of the Victorian Food Act 1984.
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AISV Compliance Framework Food safety Please scroll to the bottom of the page for contacts and links Do you need to comply? Probably - under the provisions of the Food Act 1984 (Vic.). Conditions of compliance All food premises, including schools, must demonstrate that food is safe to eat in accordance with the Food Act 1984 (Vic.) (amended in 1997). If you have to comply, what do you have to do? Registered food businesses must prepare and lodge a food safety program with the relevant municipal council at the time of registration and re-registration. In Victoria, all food businesses are classed as either Class 1 or Class 2 food premises. School canteens are regarded as Class 2 food premises. Class 2 food premises must prepare a food safety program based on a template (refer to the DHS links below). What are the consequences if you don't comply? You may be in breach of the Food Act 1984 (Vic.). Who will help you? AISV contact: Peter Roberts Other links: DEECD: Victorian Government Schools Reference Guide Section 4.4.6.11 DHS: Food Safety - Victorian Government Health Information, Australia Food Safety Hotline - 1300 364 352 (toll-free) Your local Council Environmental Health Officer Submitted 4/24/2006, edited 12/14/2007. |
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