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Add to cart Add to cart Select the state you work in: Select language: Add to Cart View Ohio Certification Products Michigan # Michigan Food Protection Manager Certification ANAB-accredited Remote-proctored exam Available in English and Spanish 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. 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Trust20 will not provide certification to anybody related to a conflict of interest.* ![product_pathway_01](https://trust20.co/hubfs/Images/State%20Pages/product_pathway_01.png) Want more information about Trust20's Food Protection Manager Certification? Learn about how our certification program was developed, what domains the exam covers, how the questions are formatted, and more. [Learn More ](https://trust20.co/food-protection-manager-certification-old) ## Frequently Asked Questions For more answers and step-by-step solutions to common concerns, visit our [Help Center](https://help.trust20.co). Does Michigan require food protection manager certification? Yes. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development requires most food establishments to employ at least one managerial employee as a food safety manager who has completed an ANAB-accredited program within the last five years.  What type of establishments are required to have a CFPM on staff in Michigan? 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.  How does Michigan define a food manager? In Michigan, a food manager is a person who is responsible for the daily operations of a restaurant or other foodservice establishment.  How do I get a food safety certification in Michigan? 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. How can I learn more about Trust20’s food manager products? Visit our [food manager training](https://trust20.co/food-manager-training) and [certification ](https://trust20.co/food-protection-manager-certification)pages to learn more about the individual food manager products offered by Trust20. Where can I learn more about food safety requirements in Michigan? [Michigan Food Law:](https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-289-2129&highlight=2129&QueryID=164068074) Provides information on food safety regulations for all establishments in Michigan, including specific requirements for managers (refer to sections 2129 and 7106 for specific details on manager certification requirements). [Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development - Food and Dairy:](https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/food-dairy) Review guidance from the MDARD about critical food safety topics. Show all **Impartiality Statement**: Trust20 understands and values the importance of impartiality in carrying out our certification activities. 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