Food Safety Regulation and the Law

Food Safety Regulation and the Law

Duration: Half Day 
Investment: $430 incl GST
Delivery: Face 2 Face & Webinar  
(Delivery methods are subject to change)​

 

Target Audience

Environmental Health Officers, General Inspectors and Managers of these areas

 

Overview

To provide an overview of councils’ responsibilities under the Food Act 2001 (the Food Act) and requirements for food businesses to comply with the Food Act and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. 

The course will also provide participants with an understanding of their powers under the Food Act and tips in conducting investigations and undertaking enforcement under the Food Act. 

The half day session will comprise of a seminar and hypothetical scenarios to illustrate concepts in a practical setting.  The session will also include an open forum where participants may ask questions and seek guidance and advice in relation to investigations and enforcement under the Food Act. 

 

Key Learnings

• Summary of the Food Act 2001
• Requirements of food businesses
• Investigating allegations of non-compliance
• Powers of authorised officers
• Seizure and analysis of food samples
• Evidence gathering
   

 

Facilitator

Paul Kelly, Principal – Governance and Regulatory Services – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Paul Kelly is a Partner in the firm’s specialist Local Government Governance & Regulatory Services Team. Paul prepares and delivers workshops, briefings and seminars on behalf of Norman Waterhouse to councils on regulatory matters, civil enforcement and prosecution proceedings dealing with a range of legislations.

The Norman Waterhouse Local Government team is the largest of its kind in the State and is widely recognised as the leader in the provision of advice and representation to the local government sector in South Australia.  

 

Additional Information

What ‘Delivery Options’ are available for this session?
If a session is scheduled, the delivery options can be found below in the location field of the ‘Upcoming Workshops’ section. (Address = Face 2 Face delivery, Webinar = Virtual delivery)
 
No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
 
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an ‘In-house eQuote’.
 
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
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