This article provides guidance on food safety standards and training requirements for parishes and church groups.
A new national Food Safety Standard is now in place to ensure the safe handling and processing of food. Itexpands existing food safety requirements and introduces three food safety management tools for food services, caterers, and some retail operations.
Affected businesses, which include not-for-profits such as churches must have the new requirements in place by December 2023.
To assist parishes, refer to the factsheet:
Food Safety Management Tools for not-for-profit organisations – SA Health
For local advice, contact your local council’s Environmental Health Officer or check out
Food Safety Management Tools – Standard 3.2.2A
SA Health and most local Councils provide a link to free food handling training that parishes or individuals can promote and use in their parish activity.
There are two main online programs that can be accessed via your local Council website.
