What must a food safety program contain?

A food safety program must:

• Systematically identify the food safety hazards that are reasonably likely to occur in food handling operations of the food business, and
• Identify where, in a food handling operation of the food business, each hazard identified can be controlled and the means of control, and
• Provide for the systematic monitoring of the means of control, and
• Provide for appropriate corrective action to be taken when a hazard identified is not under control, and
• Provide for the regular review of the program to ensure it is appropriate for the food business, and
• Provide for the keeping of appropriate records for the food business, including records about action taken to ensure the business is carried on in compliance with the program, and
• Contain other information, relating to the control of food safety hazards, prescribed under a regulation.

If you are unsure of how to write a Food Safety Program, it is best to use an industry specific template for assistsance, or you may contact a food safety consultant to develop and write the Food Safety Program on your behalf.

Please contact Infocus Management Group if you would like more information on how we can help you develop and maintain your Food Safety Program.