Right rules for the right risk: free online food safety training now available
05 May 2026
The Government is making life easier for food businesses with the launch of a free online food safety training module says Minister for Food Safety Andrew Hoggard.
This is a solid result, and it’s part of an ongoing series of practical changes to make food safety simpler, smarter, and fairer for
businesses of every size.
The Introduction to Food Safety module, developed with input from the Restaurant Association, Hospitality NZ, restaurants, cafes and local authorities, is the first of six modules being rolled out from this year.
“The changes were a direct response to what I heard visiting a number of food businesses, and meetings across the country.