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    Laws and requirements around food safety training in Australia can be complex and confusing.

    Get all the information you need in simple language to understand your responsibilities and to help you make the right food safety decisions.

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    Food Safety Courses


    Whether you're a food worker, business owner or training manager, our food safety courses make it easy for you to meet your legal requirements.

    At AIFS, most of our courses are nationally recognised throughout Australia. They can be completed online in a few hours, and many students receive their certificate or Statement of Attainment on the same day that they finish their course.

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    Learn more about Food Safety Courses


    • Food Safety Supervisor
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    • NSW Recertification
    • Food Safety Manager
    • Introduction to Food Safety
    • Food Allergen Management
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    Other Programs and Courses


    If you're creating a food safety program or expanding your skills into areas outside of food handling, AIFS has the tools, resources, and additional training you can rely on.

    HACCP Food Safety Programs

    Learn more about other AIFS programs


    • HACCP Food Safety Plan Kit
    • Responsible Service of Alcohol
    • Meal & Menu Planning Course
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    Membership


    If you work with food or train people who do, you'll benefit greatly from the AIFS Membership Program.

    As an AIFS Member, you'll receive additional resources to help you manage food safety in the business, as well as business signage to show customers you're serious about their safety.

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    • Membership Program
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    For Students


    If you're enrolled in an AIFS course and need some help, or want information about studying with us, this section is a great place to start.

    Take a look through our FAQs and other student resources — if you can't find what you're looking for, don't hesitate to contact our support team.

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    For Business


    From cafes to catering companies, market stalls to supermarkets, every food business in Australia must meet all federal, state and local requirements for food safety training.

    Find out what can happen if you don't comply, and how AIFS can ensure that you do.

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    The AIFS Resource Library is a collection of food safety resources including templates, posters, guides, videos, fact sheets and more. You can also find the latest food safety news, blog and product recalls.

    Explore the collection and check back frequently for all the latest news in food safety.

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Food Safety News

Welcome to the latest food safety news provided by the Australian Institute of Food Safety.
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HACCP Food Safety Plan Kit
HACCP Food Safety Plan Kit
HACCP Food Safety Plan Kit
Parents Told to Stop Poisoning Children With Cancer Causing Foods

June 3, 2015

Parents Told to Stop Poisoning Children With Cancer Causing Foods

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Calls for Cancer Warning Labels on High Risk Foods

May 28, 2015

Calls for Cancer Warning Labels on High Risk Foods

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Record Fines for Peanut Butter Scandal

May 27, 2015

Record Fines for Peanut Butter Scandal

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Get Involved in Food Allergy Week 2015

May 22, 2015

Get Involved in Food Allergy Week 2015

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US Food Safety Takes a Catastrophe to Change

May 20, 2015

US Food Safety Takes a Catastrophe to Change

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Jail Sentences and Deportation for Qatar Food Poisoning

May 15, 2015

Jail Sentences and Deportation for Qatar Food Poisoning

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Artificial Sweetener Dumped From Diet Soft Drinks

May 14, 2015

Artificial Sweetener Dumped From Diet Soft Drinks

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Food Safety Targeted by G20

May 13, 2015

Food Safety Targeted by G20

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Food Safety Training Gains Global Momentum

May 8, 2015

Food Safety Training Gains Global Momentum

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Australia’s Food Safety Knowledge Hit and Miss

May 5, 2015

Australia’s Food Safety Knowledge Hit and Miss

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Hundreds of Macca's Stores Not Lovin' it

April 29, 2015

Hundreds of Macca's Stores Not Lovin' it

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Where Not to Eat in Brisbane 2015

April 23, 2015

Where Not to Eat in Brisbane 2015

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Watermelon Woes for Queensland Fruit Farmers

April 22, 2015

Watermelon Woes for Queensland Fruit Farmers

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Jail Time for Egg Fraud Executives

April 17, 2015

Jail Time for Egg Fraud Executives

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Smokers Shut Out in Tough New Laws

April 17, 2015

Smokers Shut Out in Tough New Laws

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Australian Institute of Food Safety

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RTO 41127

 

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AU 4001

New South Wales & ACT

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Melbourne VIC
AU 3000

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AU 4000

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