What actually binds a food business, and what's voluntary until a customer or a contract requires it.
From what must be done to what you choose
LawMandatory, and each country has its own. Australia: state and territory Food Acts applying the . New Zealand: the Food Act 2014, its regulations and MPI notices. Singapore and Malaysia: their own Acts and regulations.
International codes: recommended practice, and the reference behind most national law and schemes.
Management standards and the ISO 22002 prerequisite series: voluntary, and certifiable.
Certification schemes, , FSSC 22000: voluntary, and often required by large customers.
Customer requirementsBinding by contract: airline, retailer or hospital .
Your own programmeYour food safety plan and , which auditors hold you to.