The Australian Capital Territory’s Chief Minister and Minister for Health Katy Gallagher has released the regulatory impact statement on a proposal requiring Canberra’s food establishments’ inspection...

Australian and New Zealand ministers responsible for the regulation of food and beverages met in Canberra last week, and announced a full review of the Policy Guideline for formulated caffeinated energy...

The NSW Food Authority’s Scores on Doors initiative, an Australian first in delivering a standardised, state-wide system to rate the food safety and hygiene standards of foodservice businesses, is being...

Despite the success of NSW’s Scores on Doors launch, and similar initiatives throughout Australia, the idea has not found favour in South Australia. A call by independent MP for Fisher, Dr Bob Such,...

The six month trial of the Scores on Doors foodservice safety and hygiene rating system began in NSW 1 July 2010, with 20 local Councils across the state taking part, Primary Industries Minister Steve...

New schemes in New South Wales and Queensland will encourage restaurants to display their food safety and hygiene ratings on the front door. The scheme will both allow prospective customers to make an...