New York

New York Food Allergy Certificate Training

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Available in English and Spanish

Want to get ahead in the foodservice industry? While the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) does not require allergen awareness training, the department does strongly recommend it. As more people are diagnosed with food allergies every year, allergen awareness is rapidly becoming a more critical issue when it comes to food safety.

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Does New York require allergen awareness training?

No, the NYSDOH does not require anyone in the food industry to complete allergen awareness training.

What are New York’s other food safety training requirements?

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."

Where can I learn more about allergy training for foodservice in New York?

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.

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.

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