| FOOD ACT NSW Regulations & Standards |
| Muswellbrook Shire Council ✦ Powers of Food Inspectors ✦ Food Act NSW |
| The Muswellbrook Shire Council region contains many food handling businesses ✦ restaurants ✦ cafes ✦ take away food shops ✦ hotels ✦ pubs ✦ clubs ✦ function centres ✦ bakeries ✦ patisserias ✦ pizzerias ✦ delicatessens ✦ grocery stores ✦ supermarkets ✦ service stations ✦ nursing homes ✦ other food handling businesses.
Local Government Food Inspectors are responsible under NSW Govt Food Act 2003 Regulations to inspect, fine offenders, and if need be, close down food handling businesses with unhygienic premises ✦ failure to ensure adequate pest control ✦ or otherwise cannot demonstate professional "best practice" food safety and pest control. Major causes of food poisoning ✦ transmission of pathogenic bacteria and viruses by cockroaches, rats and mice ✦inappropriate storage practices ✦ food stored too long or too warm ✦ poor hygiene practices from kitchen staff and food handlers ✦ inadequate cooking or reheating ✦ cross contamination ✦ receiving foods supplies from an unsafe source. Random inspections by Muswellbrook Shire Council Food Inspectors are to ensure food businesses comply with the Food Act NSW Regulations and that such businesses are educated on food safety and hygiene matters. Some critical aspects checked during inspections include documentary evidence of a pest control strategy ✦physical evidence of cockroaches and rats ✦ review of temperature control procedures and practice ✦cleanliness of the premises particularly food preperaration areas ✦ personal hygiene policies and practice ✦ storage of food facilities and practice ✦disposal of waste policy, facilities and practices. Food Safety Standards requires that a food business must ensure that all food handlers have adequate skills and knowledge in food safety and food hygiene matters commensurate with their activities. Employees kitchen staff need to be aware of the requirements and penalties under Food Act NSW ✦ Muswellbrook Shire Council has the power to inspect, fine and close a business ✦ statutory requirements for temperature control ✦ health and hygiene ✦ practices to minimise risk of food poisoning ✦ The overall design and layout of food premises is a critical consideration to minimise risk of pest infestations entering the premises and to maintain clean hygienic premises. Food Act 2003 NSW Regulations ✦ the legislative framework that governs food safety practices throughout NSW includes ✦ the Food Act 2003 ✦ the Food Regulation 2004 ✦ and the Food Standards Code which incorporates the Food Safety Standards ✦ The regulations aim to ensure safe and suitable food is delivered to consumers ✦ to reduce overall level of food-borne illness ✦ to provide more effective food safety regulations. "Food business" includes any business selling food intended for human consumption even packaged food, drinks or prepared meals ✦ Food ACT NSW thereby applies to all restaurants ✦ cafes ✦ coffee shops ✦ bakeries ✦ fruit juice bars ✦ bed and breakfast premises ✦ kiosks ✦ bookshop cafes ✦ licensed clubs ✦ bowling alleys ✦mobile food vans ✦cake shops ✦ poultry shops ✦canteens ✦ pubs ✦ taverns ✦ coffee shops ✦ delicatessens ✦ school canteens ✦ farmer's markets ✦ seafood shops ✦ green grocers ✦ sushi shops ✦ grocery stores ✦ supermarkets ✦ hotels ✦ motels ✦ takeaway shops. |
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| Muswellbrook Shire Council Food Inspectors can issue Penalty Infringement Notices as an on the spot fine ✦issue improvement notices requiring the food business to fix a problem within a certain time period ✦ issue prohibition orders closing the business down and prosecute the food business in a Court of Law.
Common reasons for fines include unclean or unhygienic premises ✦ inadequate pest control procedures ✦ evidence of cockroach or rat infestations ✦ incorrect food handling practices ✦ unhygienic food handling practices ✦ inadequate storage of food ✦ temperature control ✦ personal hygiene. Food Act NSW Name & Shame website since May 2008 details of Food Act fines are published on the NSW Food Authority website "to give consumers more information about where they eat or buy food". Bad News MEDIA ✦ bad news travels fast ✦ the media are keen to view and provide dramatic news to the general public ✦the fear of such adverse publicity has meant many food businesses are cleaning up their act. |
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| FUMAPEST Same Family Business SINCE 1964 ✦ after 54 years as commercial pest control in xxx we have a wealth of knowledge and experience unmatched by our competitors.
HACCP pest control programs are tailor-made to ensure Food Act NSW compliance for sensitive environments, such as restaurants, cafes, bakeries, hospitals, nursing homes, retirement villages, churches, schools, colleges, child care and function centres and other food handling premises. CONTACT ✦ John Brooks FUMAPEST ☎ 1300 241 500 for a FREE Inspection & Quotation. |
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| FUMAPEST Pest Control Guarantee ✦ Food Act NSW |
| Exclusive to quality Food Handling Premises ✦ FUMAPEST will pay FINES up to $10,000 as issued by the Muswellbrook Shire Council food inspectors under FOOD ACT NSW re pest infestations occurring during a 12 month Fumapest pest control program ✦Some important conditions are listed below.
In addition FUMAPEST at no extra cost will attend the premises during Muswellbrook Shire Council inspections ✦ provide information to the Muswellbrook Shire Council food inspectors re the Fumapest program ✦ and attend and testify in Court if instructed by the customer. |
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| Some Important Conditions of this Guarantee |
| The fine must relate to pests covered by the Fumapest program ✦all fees payable for the annual Fumapest contract are paid in
full ✦ customer must implement Fumapest recommendations re timing of treatments, proofing of premises to prevent entry by specified pests, cleaning regime and ✦ other practical measures and recommendations designed to help prevent pest infestations.
Food business cooperation is essential ✦safe effective pest control in Food Handling Premises involves a cooperative effort between the food business and the pest controller ✦ for example - it is essential to keep food scraps in sealed containers overnight to minimise food sources that will attract and support rat and cockroach infestations ✦this is clearly the responsibility of the food business. PLEASE NOTE as a minimum at least 2 Monthly treatment visits are ESSENTIAL to comply within the FOOD ACT NSW re taking “all practical measures” to prevent pest infestations, given the local breeding intensities of rats in winter and cockroaches etc during the summer months. |
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| Analysis of the Food Act NSW ✦ Pest Infestations |
| Food Act NSW section 21 requires a food handling businesses to comply with the Food Safety Standards ✦ MAXIMUM PENALTIES for contravention $55,000 individuals $275,000 for a company.
"all practicable measures" for pest control Food Safety Standard Division 3.2.2 section 24 ✦ requires a food business to undertake all practicable measures to prevent pests entering food premises AND to eradicate and prevent harbourage of pests on the food premises. Legal advice from our solicitors is that best practice pest control technologies should be undertaken in your pest control related program ✦Pest proofing of premises and appropriate cleaning regime are important factors ✦The appropriate range of measures to prevent pest infestations in a food handling business will depend upon the circumstances of the premises. Modern pest control techniques and practices for Food Handling Premises are well documented ✦Food businesses need to be careful that they select a pest control business that is up to the task. Licensing of pest controllers is lax Trainees can apply pesticides in a food business (without direct supervision) that have little pest control experience ✦many licensed operators are ignorant of latest technologies ✦price cutting and inadequate servicing is commonplace ..... more details Contact Cassandra Wood FUMAPEST 1300 241 500 for a FREE inspection quotation and specifications. |
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| FUMAPEST Commercial Pest Control ✦ what we offer |
| Intergrity & Professionalism after 54 years as a family business specialising in commercial pest control FUMAPEST Commercial Pest Control has a wealth of knowledge and expertise unmatched by our competitors.
Free inspection ✦written report ✦quotation ✦specifications ✦includes details on recommended safest pesticides best suited to your circumstances ✦various non-chemical pest control options ✦frequency of inspection ✦retreatment regime ✦a pricing schedule ✦payment terms to suit your budget. Contact John Brooks FUMAPEST 1300 241 500 for a FREE inspection quotation and specifications. |
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HACCP quality assured FUMAPEST Commercial Pest Control is compliant with HACCP and AQIS requirements for commercial food handling premises, restaurants, hospitals, child care centres, retirement villages, nursing homes, schools, churches and other sensitive environments. Fully insured - excellent track record FUMAPEST Commercial Pest Control has public liability and professional indemnity insurance to cover claims for personal injury and faulty workmanship (including repair costs of termite damage to buildings) of up to $10 million and $1 million respectively. Professionally trained FUMAPEST Commercial Pest Control Training Program regularly assesses Pest Control technician skills and performance in the use of the latest generation products. All technicians have the APCA or TAFE Pest Control Certificate and NSW WorkCover Pest Control Licence. Setting the standard in an industry with many fly-by-night operators FUMAPEST Commercial Pest Control stands out as a well established NSW pest control business with an excellent reputation in the market-place. BE CAREFUL in selecting a pest controller - it's far too easy to get a pest control licence and start up a pest control business in NSW with little knowledge or experience .... more details. |
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