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Food Safety Programs and FSMS
Documented Food Safety Programs and Food Safety Management Systems written around your actual operation, for licensed businesses including aged care, hospitals, cook chill and manufacturing.
FSMS development →Food Safety Consultancy Services
Food Safety Consultants in Sydney and Across Australia
ANFSI's food safety consultants help food businesses build, fix and maintain the systems regulators and auditors expect: Food Safety Programs, HACCP plans, Food Safety Management Systems, SOPs, allergen controls, labelling and shelf life studies. Our food safety consultancy services are led by food safety auditors individually approved by state food safety regulators, so your system is built by people who know exactly what an auditor will check.
State-Approved Food Safety Auditors
Cook Chill Endorsed Auditors
On-Site or Online
Sydney, NSW and Australia-Wide
Fixed-Fee Quotes
The Short Answer
What Does a Food Safety Consultant Do?
A food safety consultant helps a food business understand which food safety laws apply to it, then designs and implements the documents, controls and training needed to meet them, and prepares the business for audits and inspections.
In practice, that means identifying the hazards in your operation, writing a Food Safety Program or HACCP plan that matches how your kitchen or factory actually runs, setting up monitoring records and corrective actions, training your team, and checking everything against the standard you will be audited or inspected against.
The difference with ANFSI is who does the work. Our food safety consultancy is led by practising regulatory food safety auditors. We know where Food Safety Programs lose points at audit because we see it on the audit floor, and we build that knowledge into every system we write.
Our Food Safety Consultancy Services
Food Safety Consultancy Services in Sydney and Australia
Choose a single service or a complete program. Every engagement starts with a free initial consultation and a fixed-fee quote.
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HACCP Plan Development
Codex-based HACCP plans for food manufacturers and processors: hazard analysis, critical control points, validated critical limits, monitoring, corrective actions and verification.
HACCP consulting →03
Food Safety SOPs
Clear standard operating procedures for receiving, storage, cooking, cooling, reheating, cleaning and sanitising, written so staff can follow them on a busy shift.
Food safety SOPs →04
Gap Analysis and Audit Preparation
An independent review of your current system against the standard you will be audited on, with a prioritised action plan so you walk into the audit prepared.
Internal and gap audits →05
Council Inspection Preparation
Mock inspections and practical fixes for restaurants, cafes and other retail food businesses before the council Environmental Health Officer arrives.
Council inspection preparation →06
Shelf Life Studies
Shelf life determination supported by testing through a NATA-accredited laboratory, giving you evidence to defend your use by and best before dates.
Shelf life studies →07
Food Labelling Compliance
Label and nutrition panel reviews against the Food Standards Code, including Plain English Allergen Labelling and country of origin requirements.
Food labelling consultancy →08
Allergen Management
Allergen controls, cross contact prevention and VITAL risk assessments, plus the communication systems that get allergen information from the kitchen to the customer.
All consultancy services →09
Food Safety Training
Practical, role-specific training for food handlers, supervisors and managers, delivered on-site or live online by practising food safety auditors.
Food safety training →Who We Help
Food Safety Consulting for Every Type of Food Business
The right food safety system depends on who regulates you. We start by confirming which rules apply, then build only what your business needs.
Aged Care and Vulnerable Persons
Food Safety Programs and FSMS for aged care homes and delivered meals providers licensed by the NSW Food Authority, aligned with the Aged Care Quality Standards. Aged care food safety
Hospitals and Healthcare
Food safety systems for hospital kitchens and central production units serving vulnerable patients. Hospital food safety
Cook Chill and Ready-to-Eat
Cooling validation, Listeria controls and shelf life evidence for high-risk cook chill and RTE producers. Cook chill food safety
Food Manufacturers and Processors
HACCP plans, prerequisite programs, allergen management, labelling and recall systems for manufacturing sites. Food manufacturing
Restaurants, Cafes and Hospitality
Standard 3.2.2A compliance, Food Safety Supervisor requirements and council inspection readiness. Restaurant food safety
New Food Businesses
Notification, fit-out advice, SOPs and staff training so you trade compliantly from your first day.
Suppliers and Distributors
Supplier approval programs, cold chain controls and audit readiness for wholesale and transport operations. Supplier audits
Childcare and Education Catering
Practical food safety systems for children's services kitchens operating under Standard 3.2.2A.
How It Works
Four Steps From First Call to Audit Ready
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Free Initial Consultation
We talk through your business, your regulator, your deadlines and any audit findings. No cost and no commitment.
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Fixed-Fee Quote
You receive a clear scope, timeframe and fixed fee before any work starts. No hourly surprises.
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Build and Implement
We develop your documents, set up records and train your team, on-site or online, working around your operation.
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Audit Ready and Supported
We check your system the way an auditor will and stay available as your menu, suppliers or equipment change.
Where We Work
Food Safety Consultants in Sydney, NSW and Every State
ANFSI works with food businesses across Sydney and regional NSW, and our auditors are individually approved by the food safety regulators in their own states. Most consultancy work can be delivered online, with on-site visits where your operation needs them.
NSWVICQLDSAWATASOnline Australia-wideAsia-Pacific
Every state has its own food act and regulator, and the rules on Food Safety Programs, audits and inspections differ between them. We confirm your state's requirements first, so you never pay for documents you do not need.
Pricing
Highly Competitive, Fixed-Fee Pricing
Every business is different, so we do not publish a one-size-fits-all price list. Instead, you receive a fixed-fee quote after a free initial consultation, based on your size, sector and what you actually need.
You will know the full cost before any work begins, and you will never be charged for documents or services your regulator does not require.
FAQ
Food Safety Consultant Questions Answered
A food safety consultant works out which food safety laws apply to your business, then develops and implements what you need to comply: Food Safety Programs, HACCP plans, SOPs, monitoring records, allergen controls and staff training. A good consultant also prepares you for audits and inspections and helps you fix any findings.
It is not a legal requirement, but many businesses use one when the rules are complex or the stakes are high: opening a new business, preparing for a regulatory audit, responding to a poor rating or improvement notice, or meeting a retailer's requirements. A consultant saves time and reduces the risk of costly findings.
Cost depends on your business size, sector and what needs to be done. ANFSI offers highly competitive pricing and provides a fixed-fee quote after a free initial consultation, so you know the full cost before any work starts.
A consultant helps you build and improve your food safety system. An auditor independently checks whether that system meets the required standard. ANFSI's consultancy is led by practising regulatory auditors, so your system is built with a clear understanding of what auditors look for. For regulatory audits, the person auditing your program should not be the person who wrote it.
Yes. NSW aged care facilities operate under a documented Food Safety Program and are licensed and audited under the NSW Food Authority's Vulnerable Persons Food Safety Scheme. We develop and update Food Safety Programs and FSMS for aged care, and run mock audits using the regulator's own rating model. Learn more about our aged care food safety services.
Yes. We work with food businesses across Sydney, regional NSW and every Australian state, as well as clients in the Asia-Pacific. Much of our food safety consultancy is delivered online, with on-site visits where your operation needs them.
Yes. For restaurants, cafes and other retail food businesses regulated by council, we run inspection-style reviews, fix the gaps and train your team so you are ready for an unannounced visit. Learn more about council inspection preparation.
It depends on the size and complexity of your operation and how much documentation already exists. We confirm the timeframe in your fixed-fee quote, and we can prioritise the most urgent elements if an audit date is close. For manufacturers and processors, see our HACCP consulting service in Sydney.
From Our Auditors
Practical Food Safety Guides
HACCP
What a HACCP Audit Really Tests
The seven principles and where HACCP plans most often fail.
New BusinessesOpening a Food Business in NSW
Notification, pre-opening inspections and Food Safety Supervisor rules.
ComplianceStandard 3.2.2A: Records vs Walk and Talk
The nine provisions category one businesses must be able to prove.
Talk to a Food Safety Consultant
Get Your Food Safety System Right, the First Time
Book a free initial consultation with an ANFSI food safety consultant and receive a fixed-fee quote for exactly what your business needs.