Michigan Food Protection Manager Certification
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) mandates that many food establishments employ at least one certified food protection manager (CFPM). This person must be a full-time staff member; however, they do not need to be on-site during all hours of operation. If the establishment’s CFPM leaves the team, the establishment has 90 days to hire another CFPM to meet the state’s requirements.
Trust20’s online certification program is approved by the MDARD.

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Food establishments such as restaurants, schools, bars, hospitals, mobile food establishments, and special transitory food units (except vending machines and temporary food service establishments) are subject to the CFPM requirements in Michigan. It also applies to establishments within retail groceries, extended retail food establishments, and those that press apple cider.
To obtain Michigan food safety certification, you must pass an exam accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) and renew your credentials every five years.
Visit our food manager training and certification pages to learn more about the individual food manager products offered by Trust20.
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development - Food and Dairy: Review guidance from the MDARD about critical food safety topics.
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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.