The obligation
Part 9A sets out who can be the food safety supervisor for a registered food business, including holding a statement of attainment for an approved course.
An approved food safety training course is one provided by a registered training organisation and approved by the chief health officer under the food safety training approval guidelines. A food safety supervisor must hold a statement of attainment for such a course and meet any eligibility requirement under the Act. Their formal duties must include recognising, preventing and alleviating food safety hazards, with authority to supervise and direct food handlers in the business on food safety.
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- What
- Part 9A sets out who can be the food safety supervisor for a registered food business, including holding a statement of attainment for an approved course.
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- legislation.act.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Approved food safety training and food safety supervisors is a WHS requirement set out in Food Act 2001 (ACT). The relevant provision is Food Act 2001 (ACT).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Approved food safety training and food safety supervisors is a WHS obligation under Food Act 2001 (ACT). In short, Part 9A sets out who can be the food safety supervisor for a registered food business, including holding a statement of attainment for an approved course.
What changed recently?
Approved food safety training and food safety supervisors was last updated on 9 October 2026.
