Food Safety
Requirements under the Food Act 1984 (Vic).
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
- Vic DET: School Policy and Advisory Guide – Safe Food Handling
- Vic DET: Food Safety
- DHS: Food Safety – Victorian Government Health Information, Australia
- FoodSmart website
- Food Safety Hotline: 1300 364 352 (toll-free)
- We also recommend contacting your local Council Environmental Health Officer