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Food Safety & HACCP Consulting

A properly built HACCP plan isn't just a compliance document — it's the operating foundation of your food business. AMES Food Advisory develops food safety programs that work in the real world, built by someone who's run them inside Australia's largest food manufacturers.

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What is included

Expert delivery, zero complexity.

Our food safety consulting is completely tailored to your business operations. We build systems that satisfy both regulatory auditors and your staff.

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HACCP Plan Development

Full hazard analysis, CCP identification, critical limits, monitoring procedures, and verification — built for your specific operation and food type.

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Hazard Analysis

Biological, chemical, physical, and allergen hazard identification for your specific products, processes, and supply chain.

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Food Safety Program Design

End-to-end food safety management system design compliant with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

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CCP & OPRP Documentation

Critical control point and operational prerequisite program documentation with monitoring forms, corrective action procedures, and records.

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Regulatory Compliance Guidance

Plain-English advice on NSW Food Authority obligations, council registration requirements, and third-party audit standards.

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Annual Review Service

Scheduled review and update of your HACCP plan as your menu, processes, or supply chain change — retainer available.

Who is this for?

This is designed specifically for:

Food manufacturers & producers

Any business processing, manufacturing, or packaging food in NSW that requires a documented food safety program.

Cafes, restaurants & food service

Food businesses seeking HACCP-based food safety plans to satisfy council requirements and third-party auditors.

New food businesses

Start-ups that need a food safety program built correctly from day one — before the council inspection, not after.

Audit & Compliance Standards

End-to-End Compliance Support

We design and prepare your food safety management systems (FSMS) to satisfy all local council requirements, state authority regulations, and third-party auditing standards.

Local Government

Council Inspections

Preparation and mock audits for Environmental Health Officer (EHO) visits, ensuring your premises and documentation pass every checklist item.

State Regulators

NSW Food Authority

Compliance readiness for the Food Act 2003, Standard 3.2.2A requirements, and Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) protocols across all of NSW.

Independent Standards

Third-Party Auditing

Development of HACCP-based programs and gap analyses designed to satisfy NSW Food Authority requirements and internal quality reviews.

The Process

How we deliver results.

Discovery call

We discuss your operation, food types, processes, and current compliance situation. Free, no obligation.

Site visit or remote briefing

We map your full production process — ingredients in, product out — identifying every potential hazard point.

Hazard analysis

Every biological, chemical, physical, and allergen hazard is assessed for likelihood and severity specific to your operation.

Conversational Q&A

Questions & Answers

Do I legally need a HACCP plan for my food business in NSW?

Most food businesses in NSW are required to have a food safety program under Standard 3.2.1 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The type of program required depends on your business classification. AMES Food Advisory can advise on exactly what applies to your operation.

How long does it take to develop a HACCP plan?

A straightforward HACCP plan for a small food business typically takes 2–4 weeks from initial briefing to final document. We provide a clear timeline at the discovery stage.

Can you help if my business already has a HACCP plan that needs updating?

Absolutely. We review existing plans regularly — identifying gaps, outdated controls, and areas that no longer reflect your current operation, then update the documentation to bring it back into compliance.

Need clear, actionable food safety advice?

We work directly with your business to construct robust quality structures, training platforms, and audit preparedness tools.

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