National Food Safety Audit Implementation Framework Discussion Paper A discussion paper exploring options for a national regulatory framework for the approval and management of food safety auditors and food safety audits Prepared by the Implementation Sub-Committee of the Food Regulation Standing Committee June 2005 The purpose of this discussion paper is to seek comments on regulatory approval and management of food safety auditors, and audits under food safety legislation. The comments will help in the development of a national implementation framework aimed at promoting national consistency in the management of food safety auditors and auditing under both the health and primary industry portfolios. Closing date for submissions: 12 August 2005 A response form is included at the end of this paper. While you are encouraged to use the response form, comments may be provided in other formats, for example by written submission. Please note you do not need to respond to every issue in the discussion paper or response form. Comments should be sent to: Submissions - National Food Safety Audit Implementation Policy c/o Food Regulation Secretariat PO Box 4 Woden ACT 2606 Australia Facsimile: (02) 6289 5100 / +61 2 6289 5100 Email: The views contained in this discussion paper do not necessarily represent the views of Working Group members or their organisations, nor does the discussion paper necessarily represent the policy positions of any food regulator or organisation that contributed to its development. Copies of this document can be obtained from the under the for ‘Items Consultation’ link, or
National Food Safety Audit Implementation Framework Discussion Paper A discussion paper exploring options for a national regulatory framework for the approval and management of food safety auditors and food safety audits Prepared by the Implementation Sub-Committee of the Food Regulation Standing Committee June 2005 The purpose of this discussion paper is to seek comments on regulatory approval and management of food safety auditors, and audits under food safety legislation. The comments will help in the development of a national implementation framework aimed at promoting national consistency in the management of food safety auditors and auditing under both the health and primary industry portfolios. Closing date for submissions: 12 August 2005 A response form is included at the end of this paper. While you are encouraged to use the response form, comments may be provided in other formats, for example by written submission. Please note you do not need to respond to every issue in the discussion paper or response form. Comments should be sent to: Submissions - National Food Safety Audit Implementation Policy c/o Food Regulation Secretariat PO Box 4 Woden ACT 2606 Australia Facsimile: (02) 6289 5100 / +61 2 6289 5100 Email: The views contained in this discussion paper do not necessarily represent the views of Working Group members or their organisations, nor does the discussion paper necessarily represent the policy positions of any food regulator or organisation that contributed to its development. Copies of this document can be obtained from the under the ‘Items for Consultation’ link, or