Ice Machine Regulations Australia

Only use the handle of the scoop when retrieving ice.

Ice machine regulations australia.

The code defines a food business as any business or activity that involves the sale of food or the handling of any type of food for sale in australia with the exception of some primary food production activities. Ice cream must contain no less than a 100 g kg of milk fat. Not even the scoop. Ppe is one of the least effective safety control measures.

Always be sure to wash your hands before handling ice or utensils that touch ice. Storage of bagged ice. When presented with the alternative of an ice vending machine. You must contact your work health and safety authority in your state or territory.

You can import or export most prohibited goods with written permission provided you meet certain conditions and requirements. When making or handling ice the below precautions should be taken. You should not rely on ppe as a hazard control. Ice machines and ice do not handle ice directly by hand and wash hands before obtaining ice.

Store away from possible contaminants such as fish bait raw meat and vegetables to prevent cross contamination consider any possible leakage from above. Ice cream means a sweet frozen food made from cream or milk products or both and other foods and is generally aerated. Store bagged ice on shelves do not store ice on the floor. Category ii use a smooth surface ice scoop to dispense ice 243 244.

Some goods are under absolute prohibition where you are not allowed to import or export the goods in any circumstance. If it is connected to a municipal water supply remember that if the authorities notify you of any problem with the water then the ice from the ice machine may not be safe. Standards australia new zealand website at www foodstandards gov au. The australian government prohibits the import and export of certain goods to and from australia.

And b 168 g litre of food solids. The packaged ice industry in australia is an old long established business model. If the water comes from a well on the premises the water must be tested frequently. Clean and sanitise freezers regularly.

Keep the ice scoop on a chain short enough that the scoop cannot touch the floor or keep the scoop on a clean hard surface when not in use 243 244. Safe work australia does not provide legal advice on the operation of the model work health and safety laws. Undertake regular professional maintenance of the ice machine. A trade organisation representing manufacturers distributors of packaged ice ice making equipment suppliers to the ice industry in australia new zealand asia and south pacific.

It is the responsibility of the ice machine operator to ensure that the water supply is safe.