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Laws & Requirements

Laws and requirements around food safety training in Australia can be complex and confusing.
Get all the information you need in simple language to understand your responsibilities and to help you make the right food safety decisions.

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Food Safety Courses
Food Safety Courses

Whether you're a food worker, business owner or training manager, our food safety courses make it easy for you to meet your legal requirements.
At AIFS, most of our courses are nationally recognised throughout Australia. They can be completed online in a few hours, and many students receive their certificate or Statement of Attainment on the same day that they finish their course.

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Food Safety Supervisor

Food Handler Course

NSW Recertification

Food Safety Manager

Introduction to Food Safety

Food Allergen Management
Other Programs
Other Programs and Courses

If you're creating a food safety program or expanding your skills into areas outside of food handling, AIFS has the tools, resources, and additional training you can rely on.

Learn more about other AIFS programs

HACCP Food Safety Plan Kit

Responsible Service of Alcohol

Meal & Menu Planning Course
Membership
Membership

If you work with food or train people who do, you'll benefit greatly from the AIFS Membership Program.
As an AIFS Member, you'll receive additional resources to help you manage food safety in the business, as well as business signage to show customers you're serious about their safety.

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For Students
For Students

If you're enrolled in an AIFS course and need some help, or want information about studying with us, this section is a great place to start.
Take a look through our FAQs and other student resources — if you can't find what you're looking for, don't hesitate to contact our support team.

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Food Safety Card

Participant Handbook

Student Forms

Help Centre

Student Support
For Business
For Business

From cafes to catering companies, market stalls to supermarkets, every food business in Australia must meet all federal, state and local requirements for food safety training.
Find out what can happen if you don't comply, and how AIFS can ensure that you do.

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Resource Library

The AIFS Resource Library is a collection of food safety resources including templates, posters, guides, videos, fact sheets and more. You can also find the latest food safety news, blog and product recalls.
Explore the collection and check back frequently for all the latest news in food safety.

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