These factsheets answer common questions about food handling, storage and preparation in the home.

Active packaging

Egg quality and storage

Greening of potatoes

Handling food in the home

Migration from plastic food packaging

Refrigerated storage of perishable foods

The safety of microwave ovens

Seafoods: hints on buying, home freezing & preparation

Storage life of foods

We also provide factsheets for small businesses.

For more information about food safety and food science contact our Sydney Centre.

See also...
Food safety facts sheets from Food Standards Australia New Zealand.

The Food Safety Information Council aims to reduce the number of Australians getting sick from food poisoning by providing simple, easy to follow consumer information on the handling, storage and preparation of food.