Whether you're a food worker, business owner or training manager, our food safety courses make it easy for you to meet your legal requirements.
If you work with food - or train people who do - you'll benefit greatly from our complimentary AIFS membership program.
If you're enrolled at AIFS and need some help - or you'd like information about studying with us - this section is a great place to start.
From cafes to catering companies, market stalls to supermarkets, every food business in Australia must meet all federal, state and local requirements for food safety training.
The AIFS Resource Centre offers a wide variety of food safety resources including templates, posters, guides, videos, fact sheets and more. You can also find the latest food safety news and product recalls.
Learn about the AIFS business and our mission to reduce food-borne illness in Australia.You can't afford to risk food safety
A food safety incident can have a crippling impact on a business. Just one employee not washing their hands properly can poison thousands of customers.
With an expert team of food safety professionals, the Australian Institute of Food Safety can deliver:
- compliance with all food safety training laws
- exceptional staff training
- ongoing support and development
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Food safety laws and requirements you need to know
Food Safety is governed by two sets of legislation enforced at a local council level by Health Inspectors.
Federal laws and requirements
Governed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). Federal law states that anyone who works with food must be trained in certain aspects of food safety at a level appropriate to their role. The official AIFS Food Handler Course meets these requirements.
State legislation and requirements
Each state has it's own Food Safety Act that you need to adhere to. Legislation is strictest in NSW, QLD, VIC and ACT where it's mandatory to have a fully trained Food Safety Supervisor at every business location. The official AIFS Food Safety Supervisor Course meets these requirements.
What can happen if we don't comply with food safety laws?
Suspended or cancelled licence
For serious offences, your food business licence may be suspended or cancelled, effectively closing your business.
Prosecution
For serious breaches, your employees, proprietors, managers and company directors could be charged, even jailed.
Prohibition or seizure orders
When public health is at risk, your business may be forbidden to handle food and you may have food seized from your premises and destroyed.
Significant fines
Fines (penalty notices) may be issued for each offence committed. These can run into tens of thousands of dollars.
Added to a Name & Shame list
In some states, your business name will be included on a food safety 'Name & Shame' list available to the public.
Brand & reputation damage
If a serious food safety incident occurs and is widely reported in the media, your business could struggle to recover its reputation.
How AIFS helps you manage food safety risks
Compliance-based training
Our nationally recognised food safety training is approved to meet all federal, state and local government legislation.
Nationally Recognised Training
Study once, work anywhere with training that's nationally recognised throughout Australia.
Ongoing learning as AIFS members
Two-year membership for all graduates with free access to food safety checklists, posters, webinars, alerts and more.
Industry relevant courses
Tailored to specific food sectors - Hospitality, Retail, Food Processing, Health & Community, and Transport & Distribution.
Health Inspector ready credentials
All employees who complete our training receive a Food Safety Card containing all proof of training details needed during a food audit.
Easy student management access
Through our online corporate portal you can bulk enrol employees, review invoices and more.