(a) to keep under review the construction, hygiene and
operating procedures of premises, vehicles and equipment used for the handling
or sale of food,
(b) to provide advice or recommendations to the Minister on
the establishment, development or alteration of food safety schemes,
(c) to
regulate the handling and sale of food the subject of food safety schemes to
ensure that it is safe and suitable for human consumption,
(d) to encourage
businesses engaged in the handling or sale of food to minimise food safety
risks,
(e) to undertake or facilitate the education and training of persons
to enable them to meet the requirements of the Food Standards Code and
food safety schemes,
(f) to provide advice, information, community education
and assistance in relation to matters connected with food safety or other
interests of consumers in food,
(f1) to make recommendations as to the
maximum fees to be charged by local councils in relation to inspections
carried out under section 37 by authorised officers of enforcement agencies
(other than inspections in connection with premises the subject of a licence
under a food safety scheme or the granting of a licence under a
food safety scheme),
(g) to carry out such research as is necessary in order
to perform its other functions.
