Food safety knowledge

All food handlers must have at least basic knowledge in food safety to ensure customers receive safe quality food. 

There are a number of food safety training providers available both within Nelson and through the internet.

Safe Food Handler Award

Council has an in-house, very low cost, basic food safety training programme called the ‘Safe Food Handler Award’. This is an introduction to food hygiene for those who work in the food industry and results in an increased awareness of food safety issues.

The award provides benefits for your business, you and your staff, and especially your customers as it shows that the safe handling and production of food is a major concern of your operation.

The study guide includes a question sheet based on the main learning points:

  • Introduction to food hygiene
  • How food poisoning occurs
  • Avoiding contamination of food
  • Preparation/cooking of food
  • Correct storage temperatures of food
  • Personal hygiene
  • General cleaning
  • Premises construction and pest control

The Safe Food Handler Award shows that you have a positive attitude towards the important principles of safe food handling.

To get the booklet and test papers contact the Environmental Health Administration Officer or download the notes (717KB PDF) and download the application form/test (52KB PDF)