The Biggest Food Safety Update in a Decade
Standard 3.2.2A, which became effective for most businesses in December 2023 (and December 2024 for some), introduces three mandatory food safety management tools for businesses processing potentially hazardous food. This represents the most significant change to Australian food safety regulations in years, and Brisbane food businesses need to act now.
The Three Mandatory Tools
Under Standard 3.2.2A, your business must implement:
- Food Safety Supervisor (FSS): At least one qualified FSS with formal certification obtained within the past five years. They must be reasonably available when food handling occurs.
- Food Handler Training: All food handlers must possess appropriate skills and knowledge in food safety and hygiene—including cleaning and sanitising practices.
- Demonstration of Food Safety Controls: You must maintain records or otherwise demonstrate to authorised officers that you are safely receiving, storing, processing, displaying, and transporting potentially hazardous food.
⚠️ Cleaning & Sanitising Requirements
Standard 3.2.2 (which Standard 3.2.2A reinforces) mandates that food businesses maintain premises, fixtures, fittings, equipment, and food transport vehicles in a clean and sanitary condition. This includes preventing accumulation of food scraps, dirt, and grease.
What "Demonstration of Controls" Means for Cleaning
Authorised officers can ask you to prove your cleaning procedures are effective. This means:
- Documented cleaning schedules with responsible persons assigned
- Chemical dilution records showing correct concentrations used
- ATP swab test results verifying surfaces are actually clean
- Timestamped logs showing when cleaning occurred
How ProSan Australia Helps You Stay Compliant
Our digital reporting portal provides exactly the documentation auditors want to see:
- Real-time cleaning logs with GPS-verified timestamps
- Photo evidence of completed work
- Chemical usage records
- Swab test results accessible 24/7
Don't wait for an inspection to discover gaps in your compliance. Contact ProSan Australia for a free hygiene audit of your Brisbane food processing facility.