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Guide to Food Safety and Hygiene for Tourist Accommodation Businesses in Tonga

Please note: As of 1 July 2025, the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) is the new name for the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Research and reports published prior to this date may reference the organisation’s former name.

Summary

This guide is designed as a training and reference resource for health inspectors, Tonga Mark assessors and accommodation business owners to enable them to identify risks to providing safe and hygienic food storage and preparation and to plan appropriate improvements. The guide is equally useful for communities, schools, churches and other settings that provide food to guests.

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