Health and hygiene requirements of food handlers (NSW)
Under the Food Standards Code, a food handler must take all reasonable measures not to handle food or food surfaces in a way that is likely to compromise the safety and suitability of food.
This factsheet is from the NSW Food Authority and outlines the specific responsibilities relating to health and hygiene.
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- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- April 2024
- Last reviewed:
- June 2025
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