Last Updated: October 2022

State Requirements

While the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has accredited Trust20's Food Handler Certificate training, Food Allergy Certificate training, and the Food Manager Program, the requirements for food safety training may vary by your role and/or location.

This comprehensive guide includes a summary of the regulations for food handler training, allergen awareness training, and food manager training in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Review your state's information below by selecting it from the dropdown or clicking on the map. If you have any concerns, please contact your local authority before making your purchase.

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Washington D.C.

Training + Certification Requirements

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Alabama, Trust20’s nationally accredited Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Note: Your local health department may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

The Alaska Food Code requires employees of food establishments to obtain a Food Worker Card within 30 days after beginning work. Learners must successfully complete an exam conducted by the State of Alaska to meet their requirements. Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate training does not meet Alaska’s requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Arizona, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a person-in-charge with onboarding and training new employees.

Note: Some Arizona counties require a county-issued certificate, others accept nationally accredited courses, and some do not require at all. Please check your local requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Arkansas, Trust20’s nationally accredited Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Note: Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Please confirm before purchasing.

FOOD HANDLER

The California Health and Safety Code (HSC) requires food handlers to obtain a food handler card within 30 days after the date of hire from an American National Standards Institute (ANAB) accredited training provider that meets ASTM International E2659-09 Standard Practice for Certificate Program and meets the additional requirements of Section 113948 of the HSC.

Trust20’s Food Handler CertificateTraining and Assessment does not meet the requirements for receiving a food handler card in California.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Colorado, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Note: Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Connecticut,
Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a QFO or CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Note: Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Delaware, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

The Florida Administrative Code requires all food service employees to be trained on proper food handling and hygiene practices every three years. Only division-approved training programs are accepted as meeting the training requirement.

Important! Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is not a Florida-approved training program and also does not meet Florida’s requirements for Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification.

Your local health department may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Georgia, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFSM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Hawaii requires at least one employee present during all hours of operation must have a Food Handler certificate. This may be fulfilled through a DOH course or an ANAB/ANSI accredited course.

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Hawaii, Trust20’s ANAB-accredited Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a person in charge with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Idaho, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Note: Your local health department or employer may require the Food Handler card offered by the State of Idaho. Please confirm with your manager and/or your local authority if nationally accredited food handler certificates meet their requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

The Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act of Illinois requires all food handlers employed by a restaurant in the State of Illinois to receive ANAB (formerly ANSI) accredited food handler training within 30 days of employment.

The law defines a food handler as an individual working with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces.

Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training and Assessment are accredited by ANAB and meets the requirements set forth by the State of Illinois.

Note: Your employer may set forth other requirements. Please confirm with your manager.

FOOD HANDLER

The Department of Health for the state of Indiana only requires a minimum of ONE person to have an Indiana Food Handlers Card on-site during all hours of operation.

Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training and Assessment are accredited by ANAB and meets the requirements set forth by the State of Indiana.

Note: Some employers or restaurant managers will require all food handlers to complete training. Please confirm with your manager.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Iowa, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Kansas, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Kentucky, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.
Important! Many counties in Kentucky only accept certificates earned through their health department.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Louisiana, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help owners or managers with onboarding and training new employees.

Important! Trust20's Food Handler course does not meet Louisiana's requirement for application for the "Gold Seal" Food Safety Certificate. Please see our CFPM course.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Maine, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Maryland, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Massachusetts, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Michigan, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Minnesota, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Mississippi, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler in Missouri, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.
Important! Many counties in Missouri only accept certificates earned through their health department.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Montana, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Nebraska, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Nevada, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.
Important! All food workers in Las Vegas and Clark County, Nevada, are required to receive a county-approved food handler safety card.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in New Hampshire, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department and employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in New Jersey, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department may have other requirements and some counties only accept certificates earned through their health department. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

The New Mexico Food Code requires food employees within 30 days of employment to demonstrate their knowledge of safe food handling practices through passing a test from an ANAB/ASTM E2659-09 accredited food handler training certificate program and possessing a valid food handler card.

A “food employee” means an individual working with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces.

Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training and Assessment are accredited by ANAB/ANSI/ASTM E2659-09 accredited food handler training certificate program and meets the requirements for food handler training in New Mexico.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although non-supervisory employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in New York, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a supervisor or manager with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in North Carolina, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in North Dakota, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Ohio, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a person-in-charge with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Oklahoma, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a CFPM with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

The Oregon Administrative Rules require that all food handlers obtain a certificate of program completion from the Oregon Health Authority, Local Public Health Authority or a Designated Agent within 30 days after the date of hire.

Food handling certification programs must be approved by the Oregon Health Authority Foodborne Illness Prevention Program to be valid in Oregon.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Pennsylvania, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a certified food manager with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in any county in Rhode Island, Trust20’s nationally accredited Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a person-in-charge with onboarding and training new employees.

Note: Your employer may have other requirements or preferences. Please confirm before purchasing.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in any county in South Carolina, Trust20’s nationally accredited Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help a manager with onboarding and training new employees.

Your employer may have other requirements or preferences. Please confirm before purchasing.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in South Dakota, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Tennessee, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Pursuant to Texas’ Health and Safety Code, a food service worker trained in a food handler training course that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI/ANAB) or that is accredited by the Texas Health Department and listed with the Department’s registry is considered to have met a local health jurisdiction's training, testing, and permitting requirements.

Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training and Assessment are accredited by ANSI/ANAB to meet all regulatory requirements required by the State of Texas.

Note: Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Utah’s Administrative Rules and Health Code require food employees to be trained in food safety and hold a valid food handler's permit issued by a local health department. “Food handler” means a person who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces for a food service establishment.

Food handler training programs must be approved by Utah’s Department of Health.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Vermont, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Virginia, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

The Washington Administrative Code requires all food workers to have a valid food worker card to work in the state of Washington. Only cards issue by the state of Washington are valid.

FOOD HANDLER

Food Handler cards are handled at the local level in West Virginia. Most counties require county-issued cards, but some counties may accept ANSI/ANAB certificates.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Please check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Wisconsin, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Wyoming, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD HANDLER

Although all employees are not required by law to have a food handler certificate in Wyoming, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is perfect for employees to learn basic food safety practices and can help with onboarding and training new employees.

Your local health department or employer may have other requirements. Check with your local authority.

FOOD ALLERGY

Alabama Food Code states that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Alabama, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Alaska.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Arizona.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Food allergen training and certificates are not required in Arkansas. It may be recommended or required at your workplace.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Though California Retail Food Code does not require a Food Allergen certificate, food handlers and managers are responsible for knowledge about food allergens in their workplace.

Training can assist managers and owners with the knowledge necessary to create and implement their Food Allergy Plan.

Individuals or businesses may decide to complete Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Colorado.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Connecticut follows 2017 FDA Food Code which states that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Connecticut, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Delaware follows 2017 FDA Food Code which states that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Delaware, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Florida DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants states that "while operators are not required to offer allergen-free foods, managers and employees are required to have basic knowledge about food allergens - including knowing the eight major food allergens and describing common symptoms of an allergic food reaction."

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Florida, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Georgia Food Code states that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Georgia, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Hawaii Food Code states that the supervisor is responsible for ensuring all employees are trained in safe food handling and allergies.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Hawaii, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Idaho Food Code states that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Idaho, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

PA101-0495 amends the Illinois Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act, adding section 3.08 Food Allergy Awareness, effective August 23, 2019.

The only requirement for Allergen Awareness in Illinois is appropriate signage displayed indicating that food consumers must communicate any information regarding food allergies to an employee who must then pass the information to the Person in Charge.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Illinois, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Indiana.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Iowa follows 2017 FDA Food Code which states that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Iowa, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Kansas.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Kentucky.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Louisiana.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Maine Food Code states that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Maine, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

As of March 1, 2014, state law (Maryland Code Annotated, Health-General 21-330.2(A)) requires that 'a food establishment shall display prominently in the staff area of the food establishment a poster related to food allergy awareness that includes information regarding the risk of an allergic reaction.'

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Maryland.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Massachusetts requires Allergen Awareness training for Certified Food Protection Managers.

Only two vendors are approved by Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) to issue certificates of allergen awareness training in accordance with 105 CMR 590.011(C)(3)(a).

Important! Trust20's Allergen Awareness Certificate is not one of the MDPH courses.

FOOD ALLERGY

Beginning January 14, 2017 and every five years thereafter, a certified food safety manager who supervises the operations of a food service establishment shall have completed a food safety training program containing an allergen awareness component that has been approved by the Michigan Department of Health. The allergen awareness component may be an online program or a video.

However, a certified food safety manager at a food service establishment with more than 20 locations within Michigan may satisfy this requirement by completing any nationally recognized food safety training program containing an allergen awareness component.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Retail food establishments in Minnesota must: 1) Ensure all employees have an understanding of: the allergen issue, hazards of undeclared allergens on labels, and the ability to identify common allergens in all foods sold, 2) Train employee groups on specific allergen concerns; kitchen employees need to understand about cross-contact potentials, service staff need to have ingredient lists available when customers inquire.

It is better for them to say they don't know if an ingredient is included than to risk a customer's health, 3) Point to include in a training program: define allergens, consequences to sensitive people, importance of allergen control, most common areas where problems occur, accurate labeling, and control measures.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Mississippi.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Missouri.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Montana.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Nebraska follows 2017 FDA Food Code which states that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Nebraska, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Nevada.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

New Hampshire follows 2017 FDA Food Code which states that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in New Hampshire, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

In New Jersey, Public Law 2005, c.026 (A303 ACS 2R) set the stage for this education by mandating the development of a fact sheet and public information campaign to help restaurateurs and state residents prevent triggering food allergy reactions.

Rutgers University (Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Nutritional Sciences Department, Food Policy Institute), in collaboration with the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services and NJ Restaurant Association, put the mandate of the law into action. The law does not mandate Allergen Awareness training that leads to a certificate.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in New Jersey, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

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Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in New Mexico.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not currently required in most of New York. However, Westchester County, NY, recently passed a bill requiring some personnel to receive Food Allergen Awareness training. If you work in Westchester County, NY, please confirm acceptance of ANSI/ANAB accredited programs before purchasing.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

North Carolina follows 2009 FDA Food Code which states that the person-in-charge is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in North Carolina, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence and can help managers ensure employees are properly trained.

FOOD ALLERGY

North Dakota follows a modified 2013 FDA Food Code which requires the person-in-charge on each shift to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction and ensure employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in North Dakota, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Ohio Food Code requires the person-in-charge to be able to identify major food allergens including milk, egg, fish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, and soybeans as specified in paragraph (B)(65) of rule 3717-1-01 of the Administrative Code and ensure that employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Ohio, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Information on Food Allergies and which foods on your menu are most likely to cause allergic reactions for your customers will be an increased focus under the new Food Code in Oklahoma.

The inspectors will have materials that will help managers identify the most common foods that cause allergies and how to train employees in this information. Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Oklahoma.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Oregon's Food Safety Program requires that the person in charge must be able to describe the eight major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction. (FOOD CODE, OAR 603-25-0030, CHAPTER 1-201.11(3); 2-102.11(9); 3- 602.11)

While the person-in-charge is not required to receive a certificate in allergens, individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Pennsylvania follows 2017 FDA Food Code which states that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Pennsylvania, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Under 23-20.12-2 of the General Assembly laws, Rhode Island Department of Health has a food allergy awareness program that requires that all food-service establishments shall take steps including designating a manager who shall be knowledgeable with regard to the relevant issues concerning food allergies as they relate to food preparation.

Rhode Island also requires food establishments to train staff on allergy awareness.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI/ANAB) approved Certified Food Safety Manager courses include a section on allergy awareness as part of the standard curriculum.

While all employees are not required to earn an Allergen Awareness certificate, restaurants and managers may opt to use Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence and meet RIDOH's food allergy awareness requirements. RIDOH does not endorse or promote any individual business.

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South Carolina follows 2017 FDA Food Code which states that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in South Carolina, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in South Dakota.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Tennessee Food Rules state that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Tennessee, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Texas.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Utah.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Vermont.

Individuals or businesses may decide to utilize Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate, which provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

During the 2015 Virginia General Assembly, House Bill HB 2090 was passed, mandating training standards that address food allergy awareness.

The person-in-charge must be a Certified Food Protection Manager who has passed an exam (allergens are covered in CFPM training) and must ensure that employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in addition to CFPM training Virginia, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Washington State Retail Food Code states that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Washington, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

West Virginia Food Service Establishment Regulations are based on the 2013 FDA Food Code which requires the person-in-charge on each shift to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction and ensure employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in West Virginia, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Wisconsin Food Code states that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Wisconsin, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD ALLERGY

Wyoming Food Safety Rule states that the person-in-charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness by describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

The CFPM is responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

While formal allergen training and certificates are not required in Wyoming, Trust20's nationally accredited Allergy Awareness Certificate provides the foodservice industry with essential online training to meet the needs of diners with food allergies, intolerances, and preferences with confidence.

FOOD MANAGER

Connecticut code requires all establishments to have 1 Certified Food Protection Manager, formerly refered to as Qualified Food Operator (QFO).

Connecticut does recognize ANAB-CFP certification, but all online providers must be approved by the state.

Trust20 has not been approved by the state of Connecticut as one of the CFPM providers.

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The 2022 statutes of the Florida legislature require all managers of an establishment to be a Certified Food Protection Manager within 30 days of hire.

These standards are to ensure that, upon successfully passing a test, approved by the Conference for Food Protection, a manager of a food service establishment shall have demonstrated a knowledge of basic food protection practices.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited, although we are not currently on Florida's list of approved providers.

FOOD MANAGER

Georgia Food Service Rules and Regulations Chapter 511-6-1 and the 2017 FDA Code require all establishments to employ one Certified Food Safety Manager who is a CFPM that has passed an ANAB-CFP (formerly ANSI) accredited exam.

The CFSM is not required to be on-site at all times, but they are responsible for training and assigning a designee.

The CFPM certificate must be posted in public view in the establishment and another copy must be kept on file and provided if requested by a health inspector.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited, however we are not currently listed on the directory for the State of Georgia.

FOOD MANAGER

Illinois's Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act states that beginning January 1, 2018, any individual who has completed a minimum of 8 hours of Department-approved training for food service sanitation manager certification, inclusive of the examination, and received a passing score on the examination set by the certification exam provider accredited under standards developed and adopted by the Conference for Food Protection or its successor organization, shall be considered to be a certified food service sanitation manager.

For purposes of food service sanitation manager certification, the Department shall accept only training approved by the Department and certification exams accredited under standards developed and adopted by the Conference for Food Protection or its successor.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Illinois.

NOTE: CFPM's in Illinois are required to take the course and the exam.

A passing score on the exam is not sufficient to meet training hours without the completion of the course.

If you are working in the City of Chicago, please read the Chicago-specific guidelines.

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Kentucky follows FDA Food Code in requiring that at least one EMPLOYEE that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control FOOD preparation and service shall be a certified FOOD protection manager through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. 2-102.12

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited, however many counties in Kentucky only accept certificates earned through the health department.

Please check with your local health department before purchasing.

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Maryland does not have statewide guidelines on certification requirements for personnel.

Please check your city and/or county guidelines for more information.

The following jurisdictions require one or more certified food managers: Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County.

While other counties may not require certification, Trust20 is ANSI-accredited and a great way to ensure managers are knowledgable about food safety.

FOOD MANAGER

Minnesota Food Code requires each establishment to employ at least one CFPM.

Applicants for initial certification must provide proof they have passed an exam from an organization accredited by the ANAB-CFP Accreditation Program.

If you are applying for Minnesota CFPM for the first time, you need to complete an initial training course and provide proof that you have passed an approved exam within 6 months of taking the exam.

Minnesota requires at least 4-hours of training for certificate renewal which must be done every 3 years.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Minnesota, however we are not currently in Minnesota's directory.

NOTE: Minnesota requires both the course and exam for initial certification.

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Although the current Missouri Food Code does not require a certified manager, the person in charge must be capable of demonstrating knowledge about foodborne disease prevention, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles, food code requirements, and train and monitor staff.

Trust20's ANAB-accredited Food Manager course and exam are a great way to ensure that the person in charge is knowledgeable about food safety and meets the requirement for demonstration of knowledge.

Some counties may have additional requirements, so please check your county's information before purchasing.

FOOD MANAGER

Nevada requires Certified Food Safety Managers to complete a food safety training and pass an exam.

Please be aware that only ANSI-accredited certified food protection manager training will be accepted as per NAC 446.052.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited but is not currently listed on the state's list of providers.

NOTE: Please contact the Nevada State Department of Health and Human Services office before purchasing your course to give them the Trust20 course and exam information since our course is not yet listed.

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New Hampshire's recent incorporation of the 2017 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code into the Food Protection Administrative Rules includes a requirement for the Person in Charge (PIC) to be a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).

In order to obtain certification of a food protection manager, a person must pass a food safety certification examination and be issued a certificate from one of the accredited certification organizations, or by a program developed by one of these organizations, recognized by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) that is listed on Q5 of the FAQs document.

Trust20's course and exam are recognized by the Conference for Food Protection, however we are not currently listed on New Hampshire's documentation.

Some cities have their own requirements; please check your locality before purchasing.

FOOD MANAGER

New Jersey requires Certified Food Protection Managers to pass an exam that is accredited by ANAB (formerly ANSI).

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited, however we are not currently listed on NJ DoH's accreditation list.

NOTE: Some cities and counties have their own requirements; please check your locality before purchasing.

FOOD MANAGER

New Mexico's Food Safety Bureau requires at least one employee at each permitted food establishment that has supervisory and management responsibility and has authority to direct and control food preparation and service to be a Certified Food Protection Manager from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of New Mexico.

NOTE: The Food Program does not have jurisdiction in Bernalillo County and Albuquerque, as they have their own food safety programs.

Please check their requirements before purchasing if you work in one of these localities.

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Article 20-C of the New York Agriculture & Markets Law was recently amended to establish a food safety education certification requirement for certain retail food stores which prepare food on the premises.

The amendments would require that an individual from within the store has been recognized as having completed an approved food safety education program.

Trust20 is not currently one of New York's approved providers

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Ohio's Certification program consists of two levels of training: Person-In-Charge (formerly "level one") and Manager (formerly "level two").

Providers must be approved by the state of Ohio.

Trust20 is not currently on Ohio's list of approved providers for Person-In-Charge or Manager training.

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In general, food manager certification is not required by law in Oregon.

However, it will provide managers with in-depth knowledge of proper food safety practices for use in their facilities.

Another benefit of food managers' training is that facilities with a certified food manager as the Person In Charge (PIC) will meet the Demonstration of Knowledge requirement in the Oregon Food Sanitation Rules, OAR 333-150-0000, Chapter 2.

Trust20's course and exam are ANAB-accredited and an excellent way for the PIC to demonstrate their knowledge of food safety, however we are not currently included on Oregon's list of providers.

FOOD MANAGER

Administrative Rules of South Dakota 44:02:07:03 require food service establishments to have a certified food service manager who has passed an 8-hour food service training and certification program.

Trust20's course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited but are not currently listed on South Dakota's approved providers.

Contact the Office of Health Protection at 605-773-4945 to request approval of alternative courses before purchasing this course.

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Utah Code 26-15a-106 states that before a person may manage a food service establishment as a certified food safety manager, that person shall submit documentation in the format prescribed by the department to the appropriate local health department indicating a passing score on a department-approved examination.

Trust20 is not currently listed as an approved provider in Utah.

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The State of Washington does not have guidelines governing Certified Food Protection Manager programs.

Normally, Washington State food worker cards that are renewed are valid for 3 years from the date of issuance.

However, a food worker may be granted a renewal card valid for 5 years, if the food worker documents that they have attended "additional food safety training" within the past 2 years.

See Food Worker Card Regulations, Chapter 246-217 WAC for more details.

Trust20 is not currently approved to meet Washington's additional food safety training requirement.

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In Wisconsin, most licensed food establishments must have at least one manager or operator certified in food protection practices.

To meet regulatory requirements, required personnel must post the exam certificate, taken within the past 5 years, in public view and available for review by inspection staff.

Wisconsin accepts food manager certification exams that are accredited by American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited, however we are not currently listed on Wisconsin's directory.

FOOD MANAGER

Alabama’s State Board of Health Rules require Category 3 and Category 4 type food establishment permit holders or their designee to have a valid certification from an accredited program or verification of attendance from an accredited program present during all hours of operation.

Trust20’s Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore satisfy the Alabama requirements.

FOOD MANAGER

Alaska regulations require food establishments to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff.

A CFPM is a person who has passed one of the ANAB-CFP Accredited Program exams.

Trust20’s Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Alaska.

FOOD MANAGER

Arizona requires one designated “Person in Charge” to be present during all hours of operation.

The “Person in Charge” must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention which, as of Jan. 31, 2022, requires passing an exam that is part of an accredited program.

Trust20’s Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Arizona.

FOOD MANAGER

Arkansas’s Rules Pertaining to Retail Food Establishments require that all facilities have at least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who has passed a test that is part of an accredited program.

Trust20’s Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Arizona.

FOOD MANAGER

California's "Cal Code" requires each establishment to have one Certified Food Protection Manager on staff who has passed an ANAB-CFP accredited exam.

The CFPM does not have to be on-site at all times. The CFPM can only serve at one facility.

Trust20’s Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of California.

FOOD MANAGER

As of January 1, 2019, Colorado’s Retail Food Establishment Regulations requires retail food establishments to have at least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service to be a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.

At least one employee with authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a food protection manager who has been certified by an accredited program.

Only Conference for Food Protection ANSI certified Food Protection Manager courses meet the requirements of 2-102.20.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Colorado.

FOOD MANAGER

As of Friday, April 1, 2016, DPH requires that permitted food establishments have a minimum of one employee, the person in charge (PIC) at the time of inspection, who is a CFPM.

A CFPM is someone who is certified in food safety knowledge in areas such as personal hygiene, cross contamination, time and temperature, receiving and storage and food safety management systems.

This is accomplished through successful completion of an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Delaware.

FOOD MANAGER

Hawaii requires each establishment to have one employee present during normal hours to have a formal food handlers training level certification.

DOH will accept certification recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Hawaii accepts Food Handler and Food Manager-level training and certificates accredited by ANSI.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Hawaii.

FOOD MANAGER

Idaho requires all establishments to employ at least 1 CFPM who has successfully completed one of the nationally accredited food safety examinations.

The CFPM does not have to be on-site at all times but has supervisory authority to direct and control food preparation activities and supervisory authority to correct food safety violations.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Idaho.

FOOD MANAGER

Indiana's IC 16-42-5.2-3.7 requires most establishments to have a Certified Food Protection Manager, formerly called "Certified Food Handlers", to have a certificate that verifies that the individual has passed an accreditation examination given by an accredited testing service recognized by the Conference for Food Protection or an equivalent nationally recognized certification program as determined by the state department of health.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Indiana.

FOOD MANAGER

The state of Iowa follows FDA Food Code 2-102.12 which requires that the Person in Charge of a Food Establishment be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Iowa.

FOOD MANAGER

Kansas's Food Code requires each establishment to have a "PERSON IN CHARGE" who demonstrates knowledge by being a FOOD protection manager that is certified by a FOOD protection manager certification program that is evaluated and listed by a Conference for Food Protection-recognized accrediting agency as conforming to the Conference for Food Protection Standards for Accreditation of Food Protection Manager Certification Programs is deemed to comply with ¶ 2-102.11(B).

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Kansas.

FOOD MANAGER

Louisana requires one person in each establishment to obtain a state-issued certificate.

To obtain the LDH Food Safety Manager Certificate, applicants must take an ANSI-accredited 8 hour Food Safety Manager course and pass the proctored exam.

After receiving their ANSI-accredited certificate, learners must submit an application to the state which can be found at www.eatsafe.la.gov.

LDH will have to verify the program credentials which may result in a delay in processing.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Louisana, however we are not yet a registered provider which may result in additional processing time.

NOTE: Both the course and exam are required for Louisiana. A passing score on the exam is not sufficient alone.

Learners must submit certificate and application to the LDH to obtain their state-issued certificate.

FOOD MANAGER

Maine requires each establishment to have a Certified Food Protection Manager who must be a Person in Charge who has demonstrated knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of a food protection manager.

To qualify as a certified food protection manager, a person must attain certification by a program that is evaluated and listed by a Conference for Food Protection-recognized accrediting agency as conforming to the Conference for Food Protection Standards for Accreditation of Food Protection Manager Certification Programs.

These standards are deemed to comply with ¶ 2-102.11(B).

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Maine.

NOTE: Both the course and exam are required to become a CFPM in Maine.

FOOD MANAGER

Massachusetts requires that at least one EMPLOYEE that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control FOOD preparation and service shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM.

"Accredited program" means a food protection manager certification program that has been evaluated and listed by an accrediting agency as conforming to national standards for organizations that certify individuals.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Massachusetts.

FOOD MANAGER

Michigan Food Code requires most types of food establishment to employ at least one certified food manager.

To be certified, you must pass an ANAB(formerly ANSI)-CFP nationally accredited exam once every 5 years.

It is recommended that you take a course to prepare for your exam.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Michigan.

Note: Please confirm acceptance of online, proctored exams with your local health department.

FOOD MANAGER

Mississippi enforces the 2017 FDA Food Code which requires all establishments to have a Certified Food Protection Manager who has passed an exam that is part of an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Mississippi.

FOOD MANAGER

Montana requires establishments to have a Certified Food Protection Manager on staff within 90 days of issuance of license or 45 days of losing the previous CFPM.

Montana recognizes certification from programs that are ANAB-CFP (formerly ANSI) accredited.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Montana.

FOOD MANAGER

Nebraska strives to be a part of the integrated food safety system by complying with federal regulations and training requirements in course and field work.

Nebraska Food Code and 2017 FDA Food Code require all establishments to have A PERSON IN CHARGE who demonstrates knowledge by being a FOOD protection manager that is certified by a FOOD protection manager certification program that is evaluated and listed by a Conference for Food Protection-recognized accrediting agency as conforming to the Conference for Food Protection Standards for Accreditation of FOOD Protection Manager Certification Programs is deemed to comply with ¶2-102.11(B).

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Nebraska.

FOOD MANAGER

North Carolina's Food Code Manual has adopted 2017 FDA Food Code which requires A PERSON IN CHARGE who demonstrates knowledge by being a FOOD protection manager that is certified by a FOOD protection 29 manager certification program that is evaluated and listed by a Conference for Food Protection-recognized accrediting agency as conforming to the Conference for Food Protection Standards for Accreditation of FOOD Protection Manager Certification Programs is deemed to comply with ¶2-102.11(B).

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of North Carolina.

FOOD MANAGER

According to North Dakota's Department of Health, A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is an individual who has supervisory or management responsibility over food preparation or food service, training staff, and who has demonstrated knowledge of food safety regulations by means of passing a certification test from a recognized accredited program.

Although it is recommended that food establishments operating in North Dakota have at least one employee with supervisory or management responsibility certified, CFPM is not a requirement of the North Dakota Food Code.

To become a CFPM, you must pass an ANAB-accredited exam (formerly ANSI).

Although not required by the state of North Dakota, Food Manager Certification may be required depending on local food code ordinance and local requirements. Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-accredited and an excellent way to ensure supervisory employees are knowledgeable about food safety.

NOTE: Food Manager Certification may be required depending on local food code ordinance and local requirements. Please check your local area before purchasing.

FOOD MANAGER

Oklahoma's Food Code requires that during inspections or upon request the certified food manager or person-in-charge shall demonstrate to the Department knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of the procedures as specified in 310:257-15-7(5) and 310:257-15-7(6).

Oklahoma outlines three ways for a person-in-charge to demonstrate this knowledge.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB, formerly ANSI,-accredited and satisfy Oklahoma's Food Code requirements.

Stillwater, Broken Arrow, and Tulsa and Oklaohma Counties require a person-in-charge to pass an ANAB-accredited exam (formerly ANSI), which Trust20 satisfies.

An exam may not be required if you don't work in one of these counties, but it is still recommended.

FOOD MANAGER

The PA Department of Agriculture Food Employee Certification Act, 3 Pa C.S.A. 6501 – 6510, effective January 22, 2011, requires one employee per licensed food facility to obtain a nationally recognized food manager certification.

National exam programs are those that have been approved by ANSI using the Conference of Food Protection certified food protection manager standards.

Completion of any of the ANAB-CFP MANAGER food protection certification programs will serve as a valid food employee certification for your facility.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Pennsylvania.

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Rhode Island requires one full-time Food Safety Manager on-site during all food prep and serving hours.

Food Safety Managers ensure that proper procedures are followed to prevent food-related illness in businesses that serve food.

Only trained, certified people may use the title or act as "Certified Food Safety Managers".

The exam may be online, or in another state administered under secured conditions within the past 12 months.

If a food safety manager certification is expired for more than six months, you must retake the 8-hour course and pass the exam before you can be recertified.

The Rhode Island Department of Health does not endorse or promote any individual business.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Rhode Island.

NOTE: For new certificates and certificates expired more than 6 months, both the course and exam are required. For certificates renewed within 6 months of expiration, only the exam is required.

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South Carolina requires establishments to have at least one employee with the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a food protection manager who has been certified by an accredited program.

Only Conference of Food Protection ANSI certified Food Protection Manager Courses meet the requirements of 2-102.20.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of South Carolina.

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Tennessee Food Rules require each establishment to have a Person in Charge who demonstrates knowledge of food safety.

One way to demonstrate knowledge is by being a food protection manager certified by a food protection manager certification program evaluated and listed by a Conference for Food Protection recognized accrediting agency as conforming to the Conference for Food Protection Standards for Accreditation of Food Protection Manager Certification Programs is deemed to comply with 1200-23-01-.02(1)(b)(i)1.(III).

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore are an accepted way for the Person in Charge to meet the requirements for demonstration of knowledge in the State of Tennessee.

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To obtain food manager certification in Texas, you must pass a DSHS or ANAB-CFP (formerly ANSI-CFP) approved food manager certification examination.

The food manager certification examination may be taken at any accredited examination provider or training program.

Certification is valid for five years.

County health departments, public health districts, and city health departments must accept certificates issued for passing any DSHS approved examination as meeting the training and testing requirements of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 438.

ANSI and the Conference for Food Protection have a cooperative agreement to accredit organizations involved in the certification of food protection managers.

This program is based on the Conference for Food Protection Accreditation Standards and is recognized by the DSHS.

ANSI-CFP examination providers provide the CFM examination to those who have adequate knowledge in the food industry to take the examination.

Upon successful completion of the examination, a CFM certificate is issued that is valid in Texas.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Texas.

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Based on the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation, during inspections and upon request, the person in charge shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of these regulations.

In Vermont, the person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by compliance with these regulations, by being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of the required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program, or by responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation.

Trust20's ANAB-accredited course and exam are an excellent way to fulfill the demonstration of knowledge requirements for the state of Vermont.

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As specified in 12VAC5-421-55 of the Virginia Food Regulations food establishments, including temporary food establishments, need to have at least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service who is a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).

Trust20's ANAB-accredited course and exam lead to CFPM credentials, however we are not currently listed on Virginia's directory.

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West Virginia follows 2013 FDA Food Code requiring each establishment to employee a Certified Food Protection Manager who has passed an accredited exam.

Trust20's course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited.

NOTE: West Virginia Department of Health recommends checking with the local health department to see if they will accept an online food handler or food manager training course.

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Wyoming Food Rule requires most establishments to have one Certified Food Protection Manager who has passed an accredited exam.

Trust20's Certified Food Manager course and exam are ANAB-CFP accredited and therefore meet the requirements for the state of Wyoming.

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