Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Freshcare does not expect there to be any significant disruption to the services that we provide, during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
We will continue to review our position and advise if there is a likely impact on our ability to continue to support the industry.

Freshcare communication

April 23, 2020: Maintaining your Freshcare Certification during COVID-19 restrictions

March 17, 2020: Freshcare Industry Advice – Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 25, 2020: Freshcare in Focus – Special Edition – New Resources COVID-19

Industry communication

April 22, 2020: PMA-ANZ  COVID- 19 & Fresh Produce Downloads – PMA-ANZ Sanitation in the food industry | PMA-ANZ Hand washing and hand sanitisers

March 27, 2020: PMA-ANZ – COVID-19 & Workforce Protection

March 30, 2020: Fresh Produce Safety Centre ANZ – Advice to the public: wash your produce with water NOT SOAP

We will continue to update this page with useful links, resources, and supporting materials to help your business during this time.

Freshcare Resources

The following supplementary Freshcare resources  have been developed to assist businesses as required, to ensure the focus remains on delivering safe, quality fresh produce throughout the supply chain during this time:

Factsheet Download: FSQ Factsheet Incident Management Insert – additional measures during adverse events

Form Download: FSQ – Form – F10 Food Safety Instructions Insert – Health Declaration (COVID-19)

Other Resources

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Australian Department of Health – Coronavirus (COVID-19) RESOURCES

Australian Department of Health – Coronavirus (COVID-19) RESOURCES – TRANSLATED

World Health Organisation – Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public

ARC Training Centre for Food Safety in the Fresh Produce Industry- News and Resources

Vegetables WA – Coronavirus Resources for Vegetable Growers