New York Food Allergy Certificate Training

The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets requires retail food establishment staff to complete eight hours of training and earn a certificate. However, Trust20’s programs do not meet the department’s requirements. The regulations specifically state that courses “may only be offered by a federal or state agency, an accredited college or university, a chain store having ten or more retail units, a grocery wholesaler supplying twenty or more food stores, a franchisor with ten or more franchisees, a cooperative with twenty or more members, or a trade association with fifty or more members representing the interests of retail food stores."

New York State Department of Health: Provides guidance on food safety standards, legislative updates, and licensing for foodservice establishments (e.g., restaurants serving food on-site). Be sure to familiarize yourself with Subsections 70-73 of the NY State Sanitation Code, Chapter 14-1, covering employee responsibilities in foodservice establishments. 

New York Department of Agriculture and Markets: This division oversees standards for retail food establishments (selling food for off-site consumption). It enforces food safety training requirements under Article 20-C of the Agriculture and Markets Law, which mandates approved training programs for employees at retail locations. 

Trust20’s Resources: Explore insightful articles and resources related to food allergen management and safety, tailored to help foodservice professionals stay informed and prepared.