Online Resources

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The Codex Alimentarius is a collection of internationally recognized standards, codes of practice, guidelines, and other recommendations relating to food, food production, food labelling, and food safety, published by the World Health Organization (WHO) & the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

The Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC) has developed cold chain guidelines that will help food suppliers maintain the safety and integrity of their products as they are handled, transported and stored in their supply chain journey from producer to consumer.

Dairy Australia has collated some useful resources for dairy manufacturers including online webinars and training courses, which can be accessed via this link.

‘Are you trade ready?’ is a tool that collates information from various sources to support enterprises in exporting your Australian products to the international market.

Dairy Export Legislation - Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021, entails legislative expectations and requirements set out for Australian dairy manufactures whom wish to export dairy products to the international market.

Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) has created templates and other guidelines, to support you in developing your dairy establishments food safety documentation.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand have created the food recall protocol with the aim of assisting the industry to create a robust food recall plan. The aim of a food recall is to remove potentially unsafe food products from distribution and market, preventing consumers from illness or physical harm. Having a sound recall plan will assist the industry to conduct food recalls more effectively and efficiently.

FAO/WHO joint food standards programme food hygiene handbook developed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, covers all aspects of food hygiene from primary production to the final consumer.

A resource designed to guide you through the dairy export process and provide you with tools that can assist you with your export research process.

Micor sets out the importing country requirements that exporters need to follow for their product to be accepted in the international market.

DoFoodSafely is a free, non-accredited online learning program designed to assist food businesses to meet their obligations under the Food Safety Act and Food Safety Standards. The program is provided by the Department of Health Victoria, proudly supported by Queensland Health, South Australia Health and Tasmania Health.