Louisiana

Louisiana Food Allergy Certificate Training

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Available in English and Spanish

The Bureau of Sanitation Services’ Retail Food Program within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office of Public Health does not currently require anyone in the food industry to complete formal allergen awareness training. However, there is a bill in committee that, if passed, would make food allergy training mandatory for food safety managers.

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Is food allergy training required in Louisiana?

No, food allergy-specific training is not currently required in Louisiana. However, a bill, LA SB177, has been proposed that would make it mandatory for managers. Additionally, food safety managers are responsible for ensuring that their teams understand and comply with food safety guidelines, which often include allergen safety practices.

Who should take allergen awareness training?

Anyone involved in the foodservice industry can benefit from allergen awareness training, even if it isn't required by law. Specifically, restaurant employees working in the kitchen or front-of-house, cafeteria workers in schools, universities, and healthcare facilities, catering teams, and foodservice managers.

Where can I learn more about Trust20’s Food Allergy Certificate Training?

Visit Trust20’s Food Allergy Certificate Training page to learn more about the course format and content, as well as the learning objectives and how the course was developed.

Where can I learn more about managing food allergies in Louisiana?

Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Bureau of Sanitarian Services and Retail Food Program: View more guidance on food safety certifications.

Louisiana Administrative Code (Title 51): Refer to Title 51, Part XXIII, §305 for legal requirements related to food safety in retail establishments.

Trust20’s Resources: Explore additional training options and resources focused on allergen safety in foodservice environments.

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Interactive learning

Stay engaged throughout the course with dynamic lessons that include videos, matching, and decision-making activities.

State-specific resources

Learn about regulations and requirements specific to Louisiana, and download additional resources to help support your knowledge.

Real-world applications

Connect the course to your experiences via scenario-based learning developed by industry experts.

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Trust20's certification program is ANAB-CFP accredited.

Trust20's online, remote-proctored Certified Food Protection Manager exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and Conference for Food Protection (CFP). This exam meets the requirements for food manager certification in most states, but please confirm your local requirements with the health department.

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