Public health and safety is a matter for all of us. The risks of disease and even death caused by unsanitary conditions, poor hygiene and inadequate maintenance have a direct impact on the business and general community as well as longer term social and financial costs. Tamworth Regional Council is committed to protecting the community by ensuring regular inspections of businesses where there are risks to public health and making their operators aware of their responsibilities towards to the community.
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Operators and potential operators of food businesses need to be aware of the relevant health, planning and environmental issues associated with the business. As well as applying to Council to establish a new business, alter or relocate an existing one, operators need to comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA) Food Standards Code.
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Council Environmental Health Officers investigate most food complaints, including food handling and food premises hygiene. Details of businesses that have breached or are alleged to have breached NSW food safety laws are published in the NSW Food Authority Name and Shame Register.
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The social consequences of foodborne disease include temporary and serious chronic illness and even death. Approximately one third of foodborne illness in NSW is attributed to the retail food sector. The economic impact of foodborne illness attributed to the sector is estimated at $760 million per year. Council has provided some valuable resources to help you understand good food storage and handling, common food allergies and why and when food should be labelled. See also: information regarding the Food Safety Supervisor (FSS).
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Skin penetration procedures carry the risk of the spread of disease and infection. All skin penetration premises must be approved by and registered with Council before trading. Council inspects these premises annually to protect the health of the public and ensure that operators are aware of their obligations.
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Skin penetration procedures carry the risk of the spread of disease and infection. All skin penetration businesses, including mobile businesses must be approved by and registered with Council before trading. Council inspects these premises annually to protect the health of the public and ensure that operators are aware of their obligations.
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All hair and beauty premises, including operators of mobile businesses must be approved by and registered with Council before trading. Council inspects these premises annually to protect the health of the public and ensure that operators are aware of their obligations.
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Water cooling systems are often found on the roof of buildings. Council is required to keep a register of all water-cooling and warm-water systems within the region as these towers carry the risk of Legionella bacteria, several species of which cause pneumonia. Effective disinfection and maintenance of these systems can help to prevent the growth of Legionella bacteria.
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