CertificateTasmania
Food Safety Supervisor (TAS)
Issued by Department of Health (TAS)
What it is
A certificate for the person who supervises safe food handling. Businesses such as cafes, restaurants and takeaway shops generally need to appoint one. It depends on how the business handles food, not the type of business.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
Do food safety supervisor training with a registered training organisation. Tasmania does not need a special state certificate. A Statement of Attainment for the required units is enough.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
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Common questions
- What is Food Safety Supervisor (TAS)?
- A certificate for the person who supervises safe food handling. Businesses such as cafes, restaurants and takeaway shops generally need to appoint one. It depends on how the business handles food, not the type of business.
- How do you get Food Safety Supervisor (TAS)?
- Do food safety supervisor training with a registered training organisation. Tasmania does not need a special state certificate. A Statement of Attainment for the required units is enough.
- Who issues Food Safety Supervisor (TAS)?
- Food Safety Supervisor (TAS) is issued by Department of Health (TAS).
- Which jobs need Food Safety Supervisor (TAS)?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Cook and Chef.