A FoodReady alternative built for Australian food law

FoodReady is a capable food-safety and HACCP platform with a strong US focus. FoodSafety HQ is an Australian-first, software-only alternative built around FSANZ and Standard 3.2.2A, here's how they compare for an Australian venue. FoodReady is a well-regarded HACCP and food-safety platform, particularly for US operators navigating FDA and USDA requirements. If you run a food business in Australia, though, your obligations are set by the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, and that's where a locally-built platform pays off. FoodSafety HQ is built around Australian rules from the ground up: the three tools of Standard 3.2.2A (Food Safety Supervisor, food-handler training, substantiation of controls), a Category 1/2 classification wizard, PEAL allergen labelling under Standard 1.2.3, and one-tap exports formatted for Australian councils and environmental health officers. It's also software-only, every check is logged on a phone your team already owns, with timestamped, tamper-evident records, so you get audit-ready compliance without hardware or a US-first feature set you don't need. How FoodSafety HQ compares to FoodReady: Regulatory focus — FoodSafety HQ: Australian-first: FSANZ Food Standards Code, Standard 3.2.2A, PEAL 1.2.3. FoodReady: Strong US focus (FDA/USDA/HACCP); Australian specifics are not the primary focus.. Standard 3.2.2A tooling — FoodSafety HQ: Category 1/2 classification wizard + FSS register with 5-year and 90/30/7-day reminders. FoodReady: General HACCP tooling; AU 3.2.2A specifics vary.. Allergen management — FoodSafety HQ: PEAL allergen matrix aligned with FSANZ Standard 1.2.3 (Australian labelling). FoodReady: Allergen handling geared to US labelling norms.. Council-ready exports — FoodSafety HQ: One-tap PDF/CSV audit pack with Australian state-aware labelling. FoodReady: Reporting available; Australian council formatting varies.. Hardware — FoodSafety HQ: None, works on any phone or tablet your team already has. FoodReady: Approach varies by plan.. Best fit — FoodSafety HQ: Australian venues that want local compliance and support. FoodReady: US-based operators focused on FDA/USDA HACCP.. Why switch: Australian law, not US law: Your program is built around FSANZ and Standard 3.2.2A, the rules an Australian council actually inspects against, not FDA/USDA requirements. 3.2.2A tooling built in: Category 1/2 classification and Food Safety Supervisor tracking come standard, so nothing is left to interpretation. PEAL allergen management: Allergen labelling follows FSANZ Standard 1.2.3 (PEAL), the Australian requirement, not US allergen conventions. Council-ready exports: One-tap, state-aware audit packs formatted for Australian environmental health officers. Software-only, flat pricing: No hardware, no per-user fees, a predictable flat per-venue subscription. Local fit and support: Terminology, workflows and record formats match how Australian venues are actually run and audited. Is FoodSafety HQ a good FoodReady alternative for an Australian business? Yes. FoodReady is strong for US operators, but Australian venues are governed by the FSANZ Food Standards Code. FoodSafety HQ is built around Standard 3.2.2A, PEAL allergen labelling and council-ready exports specific to Australia. Why does the country focus matter? Food-safety obligations differ by country. An Australian council inspects against FSANZ and state food law, so a platform built around Australian requirements produces exactly the evidence an environmental health officer expects. Do I need hardware? No. FoodSafety HQ is software-only, every check is entered on a phone or tablet with automatic timestamps and staff attribution. Does it cover HACCP-style controls? Yes. It captures temperature, cleaning, receiving, cooling, reheating and corrective actions with substantiation of critical controls, aligned to Standard 3.2.2A. How quickly can we get started? Most venues are live the same week, set up venues, checklists and team and start logging, with no hardware to migrate.