Food Standard 3.2.2A is a new national Food Safety Standard in place to assist food businesses in handling and processing food in a way to ensure it is safe to eat. It became law on December 8 2022.

According to Food Standard 3.2.2A, all Category 1 and 2 food businesses in Australia require a Food Safety Supervisor to be available during their hours of operation.

Category 1 businesses include restaurants, cafes, takeaway food shops, caterers, childcare centres, family daycares, bakeries, mobile food vendors, market stalls, supermarkets and service stations that make and serve food.

Category 2 businesses include supermarkets, delis, service stations, seafood retailers, market stalls, and convenience stores.

Enforcement of this new law began on December 8 2023.*

*Note: In New South Wales, school canteens, children's services, supermarkets, greengrocers, and delis have been granted a 12-month extension, until December 8 2024, to fulfil the new requirements of Food Standard 3.2.2A.