Yes, most food businesses in Australia* must now comply with Food Standard 3.2.2A and have employed at least one qualified Food Safety Supervisor before applying for a food business licence.
When you complete the Food Safety Supervisor Course, you're issued with a Statement of Attainment containing details of the Units of Competency you've obtained.
If you're in New South Wales, you'll also get a NSW Food Authority certificate.
These documents are what you need to present to your local council to nominate a Food Safety Supervisor and get your food business licence.
Note: The Units of Competency vary depending on the food industry sector you select during registration, and each state and territory only recognises certain industries for Food Safety Supervisor training.
The following are the only industries recognised for Food Safety Supervisor training in each state and territory:
ACT: Hospitality, Retail and Health & Community are accepted. Supermarket workers located within the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) should select the Hospitality industry to meet ACT government requirements
NSW: Hospitality and Retail are accepted
NT: Hospitality and Retail are accepted
QLD: All industries are accepted
SA: Hospitality, Retail and Health & Community are accepted
TAS: Hospitality, Retail and Health & Community are accepted
VIC: All industries are accepted
WA: Hospitality, Retail and Health & Community are accepted
* Note for NSW: In New South Wales, school canteens, children's services, supermarkets, greengrocers, and delis have been granted a 12-month extension, until December 8 2024, to fulfil the new food safety requirements mandated by Food Standard 3.2.2A.
* Note for VIC: In Victoria, all Food Safety Supervisors who acquired their certification before December 8 2023, have until December 2028 to renew it.