Food laws in NSW require certain food businesses in the hospitality and retail food service sector to appoint at least one trained FSS.
The aim of an FSS is to prevent individuals from becoming ill
from food poisoning as a result of incorrect handling and preparation of food.
Statistics show that incorrect food handling practices in retail food businesses account for more than one-third of foodborne illness outbreaks in NSW, costing the community hundreds of millions of dollars each year in healthcare and lost revenue.
Appointing an FSS gives food businesses a better level of onsite protection for food safety, and gives consumers peace-of-mind when dining out or buying food in NSW.