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All new food shop fit-outs or alterations to existing food shops must comply with the design standards prescribed in Australian Standard AS4674- 2004 Design, construction and fit-out of food premises. Council requires compliance with National Food Safety Standards 3.2.3 Food Premises & Equipment. This standard outlines the mandatory requirements for food premises, fixtures, fittings, equipment & food transport vehicles.
It is compulsory that all food businesses in NSW check if they are required to notify the NSW Food Authority of their food activity details. Go to NSW Food Authority website for further details. (Exemptions apply to those licensed by the NSW Food Authority and not-for-profit fundraising events).
Environmental & Customer Services Department
Phone: 02 6540 1136
Fax: 02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
Upper Hunter Shire Council offers a free online course I'M ALERT Food Safety Training. This course was developed by the Environmental Health Australia.
The Food Act 2003 (NSW) requires certain food businesses in the NSW hospitality and retail food service sector to have at least one trained Food Safety Supervisor (FSS).
Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.
Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney. The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.
We have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and are committed to keeping you safe.
PO Box 208
Scone NSW 2337
Phone: 02 6540 1100
Fax: 02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
135 Liverpool Street, Scone
34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi
After hours emergencies for roads, bridges, animal control,
water, sewer & landfill
Phone: 02 6540 1199
Ngayan marrungku paran wiyan Wanarruwa, mirumalikan para ani parraykupa, ngatan ngayan marrung wiyan Ngarrakay paranpa yurakaykal ngatan pangaykal.
We acknowledge the Wonnarua people, traditional keepers of this land, and we pay respects to their Elders, past and present.
Translation by Aunty Sharon Edgar-Jones.