HACCP in Australian food control

This paper details the reform of food hygiene legislation in Australia as an example of how Australian governments redefined their roles and responsibilities in assessing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) like systems. The paper describes the process of reform, the current hygiene legislation and the cultural change that the reforms promoted. The shift from inspection of food business to auditing of food safety systems implemented by business is also discussed. The paper also addresses the scope of a proposed national audit system, including the audit process, the necessary auditor competencies and training of auditors. The paper concludes by listing the issues yet to be resolved in the reform process