Articles tagged with Hygiene
Free Government Food Safety Courses Help Thousands of Food Business Staff
11 hours ago | 47 viewsThe Government’s free online Food Safety Basics training modules have benefited thousands of food business staff, with the third module on maintaining a food safe workplace now available. Developed with industry input, the course covers key topics like cleaning, pest control, and waste management, and aims to simplify food safety while saving businesses money on costly training. Additionally, recent government changes have reduced regulatory burdens and costs for various food businesses, supporting a more efficient and consistent food safety system nationwide.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Food Safety Government Food Safety Basics Restaurant Association Hospitality NZ Food Business Online Training Hygiene Food Safety MinisterGovernment Launches Free Online Food Safety Course for Food Businesses
2 months ago | 462 viewsThe Government, led by Minister Andrew Hoggard, is launching a free online food safety course to reduce costs for thousands of food businesses, which typically spend $50 to $200 per staff member on training. The course series, developed with industry input, includes modules on personal hygiene, maintaining a safe workplace, handling food safely, allergens, and traceability, all aimed at preventing foodborne illnesses. This initiative is part of broader efforts to simplify and improve food safety practices for businesses of all sizes.
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