Identify the certificate you actually hold
A NSW Food Authority FSS certificate, an RTO Statement of Attainment and a non-accredited internal completion certificate are different records. Do not replace one with another or use a general food-handler certificate as evidence of FSS competency.
Five-year FSS rule
For businesses covered by Standard 3.2.2A, FSANZ says a food safety supervisor must hold recognised formal certification obtained within the past five years. Local implementation, required units, transitional provisions and recognised providers still need checking.
Two-year internal refresher
1AAA Training's FS001–FS012 non-accredited programs use a two-year internal refresher recommendation. This does not change the statutory validity of a separate FSS certificate, create an RTO qualification or remove workplace training obligations.
Working in several jurisdictions
Keep the jurisdiction, certificate type, required units, issue date and next action in a supervisor register. If a learner works interstate, check every applicable authority. NSW recognition and Victorian transition arrangements need particular attention.
Official sources
- FSANZ: food safety supervisor (opens official site)
- New South Wales: official guidance (opens official site)
- Victoria: official guidance (opens official site)
- Queensland: official guidance (opens official site)
- Western Australia: official guidance (opens official site)
- South Australia: official guidance (opens official site)
- Tasmania: official guidance (opens official site)
- Australian Capital Territory: official guidance (opens official site)
- Northern Territory: official guidance (opens official site)
This page summarises the sources above as at 27 October 2026. It is not legal advice and is not endorsed by any regulator. Where your situation differs, the official source and your local authority prevail.
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