Environmental Health Specialists (EHS) will ask for and validate that the establishment has a currently certified manager on staff by checking the exam certificate. We will check to make sure the exam certificate has be issued by one of the accredited sources noted below and it has not expired. It is considered current for 5 years from the date the certificate was issued. The EHS will continue to focus our inspection on ensuring that the establishment is under active managerial control, and that all staff are trained in food safety.
Are there exceptions to the requirement for a Foodsafety Manager Certification?
A Certified Food Protection Manager is not required for food establishments that have non-TCS foods and/or do no food preparation or handling.
How do you become certified?
To become a Certified Food Protection Manager, you must take and pass an accredited exam. A list of accredited exams is listed below. During your inspection, the Manager on duty will be asked to provide evidence that one of the current managers have taken and passed an accredited exam. The Person in Charge will also be asked food safety questions based on this credential.
کون سے امتحانات تسلیم شدہ ہیں؟
For a full listing of organizations delivering these exams that are recognized by the American National Accrediting Board through the Conference for Food Protection (ANAB/CFP) and approved by the FDA –ANAB – ANSI National Accreditation Board.
براہ کرم نوٹ کریں: پہلے سے تسلیم شدہ تنظیموں کے ذریعہ جاری کردہ سرٹیفکیٹ سرٹیفکیٹ کی میعاد ختم ہونے کی تاریخ تک درست ہیں۔
How do I prepare to take the exam?
Some of the organizations that offer exam preparation courses is provided below. An accredited exam is often offered upon completion of these courses. You will need to contact the vendors for details.
محکمہ صحت مینیجرز کو امتحان دینے سے پہلے کورس کرنے کی ترغیب دیتا ہے، لیکن امتحان دینے کے لیے کورس کی ضرورت نہیں ہے۔
Where can I find a Food Safety Manager Certification and/or Food Handling class?