Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Food Handler Certificate Training

ANAB-accredited

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Available in English and Spanish

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) does not require food handlers to complete a formal training course; however some local jurisdictions or employers might. While it is not a requirement, a certificate of completion from a food handler training can help you demonstrate your food safety knowledge to the health department and build trust with your customers.

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Do I need a food handler certificate in Pennsylvania?

Most food workers in Pennsylvania are not required by the state to undergo basic food handler training. However, some individual employers may require it.

Retail food facilities in Alleghany County, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Philadelphia County, Chester County, and State College Borough may have different requirements. Contact your local health department for more clarification about the requirements in your county.

Where can I learn more about food safety in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: Learn more about how the Department ensures food safety throughout Pennsylvania.

Retail Food Safety Program: Review the guidelines and documents related to retail food operations in Pennsylvania.

Why should I take Trust20’s Pennsylvania Food Handler Certificate Training?

Although it’s not required by the state, acquiring basic food safety training through Trust20’s Pennsylvania Food Handler Certificate Training will help you protect yourself and your customers from foodborne illnesses and may show potential employers you take your career seriously.

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

Visit Trust20’s Food Handler 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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Impartiality Statement: Trust20 understands and values the importance of impartiality in carrying out our certification activities. Trust20 has documented structures, policies, and procedures to manage conflicts of interest and ensure the objectivity of our certification activities. We identify and document any possibilities for conflicts of interest whether they arise from within or from the activities of related bodies. Trust20 will not provide certification to anybody related to a conflict of interest.

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 Pennsylvania, 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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Pennsylvania Food Handler Certificate Training

This course can help you meet PDA food safety recommendations.

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