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AHA declares victory over food safety “Scores on Doors”

THE Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has welcomed the ACT’s Government’s decision to scrap the ‘Scores on Doors’ policy.

AHA ACT General Manager Brad Watts said the ACT Government, via the Territory’s Chief Health Officer, has announced that it will no longer pursue ‘Scores on Doors’ following strong compliance by food businesses and a downward trend in food safety breaches.

“It appears the ACT Government has lost its appetite for ‘Scores on Doors’ following strong compliance results and food safety improvements by licensed venues and restaurants right across Canberra, which must be applauded,” Brad said.

“The AHA ACT thanks the ACT Government for working in close collaboration with the industry over the past 12-18 months to achieve these positive results.”

“The AHA ACT has been working with the Government and other industry groups through the Food Regulation Roundtable, which has seen a range of effective educational tools and measures developed for food businesses.

“These positive results have been achieved through education rather than regulation.

“We hope this can continue and it shows what can be achieved when health authorities work with industry to improve public health and safety outcomes.

“There is no need for further regulation or red tape to be imposed on the licensed hospitality sector, which is enjoying strong growth.”

However Mr Watts said there was also no room for complacency on this issue and the sector urged the Government to continue to work with industry to increase food safety standards into the future.

[Photo by JD Hancock, attribution licence]

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