The compliance challenge
Australian food businesses operate under the Food Standards Code together with state and territory food legislation, and requirements differ by jurisdiction, business activity and food type.
Businesses often discover a compliance obligation — a food safety program, a labelling requirement, a notification duty — only when an authorised officer or customer raises it.
About this service
Regulatory compliance support helps identify which requirements apply to your business and puts practical systems in place to meet them.
Work covers food safety programs where required, labelling and allergen declarations, traceability and recall arrangements, record keeping, food premises and equipment requirements, and preparation for regulatory inspection or audit.
Regulatory requirements change and their application depends on your specific circumstances. This consultancy provides technical food safety support and does not provide legal advice; businesses should obtain appropriate legal or regulatory advice where required, and confirm requirements with their relevant food regulator.
Scope of support
- Identification of applicable Food Standards Code requirements
- Food safety program development and review where required
- Standard 3.2.2A food safety management tools support where applicable
- Skills and knowledge and food safety supervisor requirements
- Labelling support, including ingredient lists and nutrition information panels
- Allergen declaration compliance
- Country of origin labelling considerations
- Traceability systems and record keeping
- Recall and withdrawal procedures aligned to the FSANZ recall protocol
- Food premises, equipment and hygiene requirements
- State and territory requirements and notification obligations
- Regulatory inspection and audit preparation
- Corrective action following regulatory findings
- Ongoing technical support as requirements change
How the consultancy works
- 1
Applicability review
Identify the requirements that apply to your activities, products and jurisdiction.
- 2
Compliance assessment
Assess current arrangements against those requirements.
- 3
Action plan
Prioritise gaps by regulatory risk and business impact.
- 4
Implementation
Develop programs, records and labelling controls to close gaps.
- 5
Verification
Verify compliance through review, internal audit and record checks.
- 6
Maintenance
Monitor changes and update the system as requirements evolve.
Relevant standards
- Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (FSANZ)
- Standard 3.2.1 Food Safety Programs
- Standard 3.2.2 Food Safety Practices and General Requirements
- Standard 3.2.2A Food Safety Management Tools
- Standard 3.2.3 Food Premises and Equipment
- State and territory food legislation
- FSANZ Food Industry Recall Protocol
Who this suits
- Manufacturers, processors and packers
- Warehousing, distribution and cold storage businesses
- Food importers and brand owners
- Businesses expanding into new states or product categories
Compliance and operational benefits
- Clarity on which requirements actually apply
- Practical systems that satisfy regulatory expectations
- Better prepared regulatory inspections and audits
- A structured approach to keeping up with change