A risk-based system designed to classify food businesses into priority ratings based on the risk they present to public health and safety
This information paper outlines the system and describes how to apply it to food businesses
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1 The Priority Classification System for food businesses
The Priority Classification System is a scoring system that classifies food businesses into risk categories based on the type of food, activity of the business, method of processing and customer base. Food businesses are assigned a score that relates to one of three priority classifications: high, medium and low. Individual scores for a specified set of risk factors are added to achieve an overall score that determines the priority classification for the food business. State and Territory Governments that implement a food safety program requirement can use the classification system to determine:
- the food safety program implementation timetable; and
- the initial audit frequency for food businesses.
The Priority Classification System does not apply to food businesses within the primary industry sector.
Copies of this document can be obtained from www.foodstandards.gov.au or the Information Officer at:
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Australia New Zealand Food Authority |
Australia New Zealand Food Authority |
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PO Box 7186, Canberra Mail Centre |
PO Box 10559, Wellington |
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Australia ACT 2610 |
New Zealand 6036 |
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Fax: +61 2 6271 2278 |
Fax: +63 4 473 9855 |
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Telephone: +61 2 6271 2241 |
Telephone: +63 4 473 9942 |
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Email: info@foodstandards.gov.au |
This document is intended as a guide only: legal requirements are contained in the Food Standards Code and relevant food legislation and other applicable laws. The information in this document should not be relied upon as legal advice or used as a substitute for legal advice. You should exercise your own skill, care and judgement before relying on this information in any important matter.
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