Assessor Resource
FDFFST5008A
Develop a new food product
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to food science and technology personnel who have roles in product design, quality assurance and production management. The unit typically applies to staff who have responsibility for food product development. The unit can apply to all sectors of food production including general food production, meat and seafood industries. The unit does not cover developing process controls however ingredients, food processes and production parameters must be documented. Depending on the product developed, liaison may be required with production managers, engineering and maintenance specialists.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to develop an innovative food, beverage or related product from a concept to a packaged and labelled finished product.
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