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Last updated: 7/12/2023

 

LAWS HAVE CHANGED FOR AUSTRALIAN FOOD BUSINESSES

Standard 3.2.2A is a recent addition to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. This change means that from December 8, 2023, new requirements will be enforced for food businesses across all Australian states & territories.

If your business prepares and serves food then this change affects you.

The new requirements need to be met by any business that prepares or serves food in any Australian state and territory. Standard 3.2.2A outlines the need for a food safety management system within a business, by introducing the following three tools:

  1. Food Handler Training
  2. Food Safety Supervision
  3. Record Management

The specific tools that a business needs to implement is determined by the category of business.

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NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR VICTORIAN EMPLOYERS

Psychosocial hazards are a critical aspect of workplace safety and employee wellbeing that often go unnoticed. These hazards encompass the psychological and social factors within the work environment that can adversely affect an individual's mental and emotional health.

They can manifest in various forms, including stress, harassment, bullying, burnout, and the general quality of the work atmosphere.Chronic exposure to psychosocial hazards can lead to severe consequences, such as reduced job satisfaction, increased absenteeism, lowered productivity, and even long-term health issues.

Under the model WHS laws, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must manage the risk of psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

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