Food Safety

Yes, under the provisions of the Food Act 1984 (Vic).

All food premises, including schools, must demonstrate that food is safe to eat in accordance with the Food Act 1984 (Vic).

Registered food businesses must prepare and lodge a food safety program with the relevant municipal council at the time of registration and re-registration. A food premises classification system is in place in Victoria. In Victoria, all food businesses are classed as either Class 1 or Class 2 food premises.

School canteens are regarded as Class 2 food premises. Class 2 food premises must prepare a food safety program based on a template (refer to the DHS links below).

You may be in breach of the Food Act 1984 (Vic).

Peter Roberts
Director, School Services
Ph. 03 9825 7211
peter.roberts@is.vic.edu.au

Kieren Noonan
Head of Innovation
Ph. 03 9825 7275
kieren.noonan@is.vic.edu.au