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FOOD ACT 2003 - SECT 83H Priority classification system and frequency of auditing

FOOD ACT 2003 - SECT 83H

Priority classification system and frequency of auditing

(1)  The appropriate authority must determine –
(a) the priority classification of individual food businesses for the purposes of the application of any requirements of the regulations relating to food safety programs; and
(b) the frequency of auditing of any food safety programs required by the regulations to be prepared in relation to the food businesses.
(2)  The determination must be made having regard to an approved priority classification system for types of food businesses.
(3)  The appropriate authority must provide written notification to the proprietor of a food business of –
(a) the priority classification it has determined for the food business; and
(b) the frequency of auditing of any food safety programs required by the regulations to be prepared in relation to the food business; and
(c) the date by which the food business must have implemented any food safety program required by the regulations to be prepared in relation to the food business.
(4)  The appropriate authority may change the priority classification of an individual food business if the appropriate authority believes that the classification is inappropriate for any reason, including as a result of changes made to the conduct of the food business.
(5)  The appropriate authority must provide written notification to the proprietor of a food business of any change in priority classification of the food business under subsection (4) .