Last Updated: October 2024

State Requirements

While the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has accredited Trust20's Food Handler Certificate Training, Food Allergy Certificate Training, Food Manager Training, and the Food Protection Manager Certification, the requirements for food safety training and certification 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

Arizona

Colorado

Florida

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Washington

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Massachusetts

Minnesota

Missouri

Nevada

New Jersey

New York

North Dakota

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Dakota

Utah

District of Columbia

Alaska

Arkansas

California

Connecticut

Delaware

Georgia

Indiana

Iowa

Maine

Maryland

Michigan

Mississippi

Montana

Nebraska

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Carolina

Tennessee

Texas

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Training + Certification Requirements

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Alabama, but your local health department may have other requirements.

Food handler cards are required in Jefferson County and Mobile County.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Arizona, but your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Colorado.

However, food handler training is recommended and can help cottage food businesses meet their training requirements (Colorado Cottage Foods Act).

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards/certificates are required in Florida. You must renew every three years with a division-approved program (Department of Business and Professional Regulation).

Trust20 is not an approved food handler training provider in Florida.

FOOD HANDLER

A person in charge who has completed food safety training must be present during all hours of operation. This requirement may be fulfilled by taking an ANAB-accredited food handler training course (Department of Health).

Trust20 is an approved food safety training provider in Hawaii.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Idaho, but your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are required in Illinois for all staff handling food. You must earn your card within 30 days of hire (Illinois Department of Health, Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act).

Trust20 is an approved food handler training provider in Illinois.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are required in Washington. However, there is only one authorized training program.

Trust20 is not an approved food handler training provider in Washington.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Kansas. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Kentucky. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Louisiana. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Massachusetts. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Minnesota. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Missouri. However, many counties require food handlers to earn certificates through their local department.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Nevada. However, all food workers in Las Vegas and the greater Clark County must have a county-approved food handler safety card.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in New Jersey. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in New York. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in North Dakota. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are required in Oregon. You must earn your card within 30 days of hire from an approved provider (Oregon Health Authority).

Trust20 is not an approved food handler training provider in Oregon.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Pennsylvania. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Rhode Island. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in South Dakota. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler training and permits are required in Utah. However, they must be issued by your local health department (Administrative Rules and Health Code).

Trust20 is not an approved food handler training provider in Utah.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in the District of Columbia. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food worker cards are required in Alaska. You must earn your card within 30 days of hire.

Trust20 is not an approved provider of food worker training in Alaska.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Arkansas, but your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are required in California. You must earn your card within 30 days of hire.

Trust20 is an approved provider of food handler training in California.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required for food workers in Connecticut, except for cottage food businesses (Department of Consumer Protection).

Trust20 is not an approved training provider for cottage food operators in Connecticut.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Delaware. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Georgia. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Indiana. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Iowa. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Maine. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Maryland. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Michigan. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Mississippi. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Montana. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Nebraska. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in New Hampshire. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are required in New Mexico (Environment Department Food Program).

Trust20 is an approved food handler training provider in New Mexico.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in North Carolina. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Ohio. The two required credentials are Person-In-Charge Certification and Manager Certification.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Oklahoma. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

Trust20's Food Handler Certificate is not accepted by the Tulsa Health Department.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in South Carolina. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Tennessee. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are required for many food workers in Texas (Department of State Health Services). You must earn your card within 30 days of hire.

Trust20 is an approved food handler training provider in Texas.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Vermont. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Virginia. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards, certificates, and permits are dealt with at the local level in West Virginia. Most counties require county-issued cards. However, some may accept ANAB-accredited certificates.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Wisconsin. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD HANDLER

Food handler cards or certificates are not required in Wyoming. However, your local health department may have other requirements.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Alabama.

However, a person in charge on each shift must be able to demonstrate allergen awareness, and an establishment's certified food protection manager is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Alaska.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Arizona.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Arkansas.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in California.

However, food handlers and managers must be able to demonstrate allergen awareness.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Colorado.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Connecticut.

However, a person in charge of each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness, and an establishment's certified food protection manager is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness.

In 2023, Bill No. 5902 and an amendment were introduced in the House of Representatives, requiring food allergy awareness in restaurants, but they have not yet passed.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Delaware.

However, a person in charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness, and an establishment's certified food protection manager is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Florida.

However, managers and employees must have basic knowledge about food allergens (Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Division of Hotels and Restaurants).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Georgia.

However, a person in charge on each shift must be able to demonstrate allergen awareness, and an establishment's certified food protection manager is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness (Georgia Food Service Rules and Regulations (Chapter 511-6-1)).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Hawaii.

However, food workers must be properly trained, and the establishment's supervisor is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness (Hawaii Administrative Rules, Food Safety Code 11-50-20 c12).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Idaho.

However, a person in charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness, and an establishment's certified food protection manager is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is required for managers in Illinois. This training must be completed within 30 days of hire and every three years thereafter.

Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency (Illinois Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act).

Trust20 is an approved provider of allergen awareness training in Illinois.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Indiana.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Iowa.

However, a person in charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness, and an establishment's certified food protection manager is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Kansas.

However, a food protection manager must be able to identify foods that contain major food allergens (Kansas Food Code).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Kentucky.

However, a person in charge is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Louisiana.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Maine.

However, a person in charge must be able to demonstrate allergen awareness and is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness (Maine Food Code).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Maryland.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is required for managers in Massachusetts. Food establishments must have a certified food protection manager on staff who has also completed allergen awareness training.

Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Accreditation Board (ANAB).

Trust20 is an approved provider of allergen awareness training in Massachusetts.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Michigan.

However, food allergy awareness must be a component of training certified food safety managers.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Minnesota.

However, a person in charge is responsible for properly training staff in food allergen awareness (Minnesota Food Code).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Mississippi.

However, a person in charge is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness as Mississippi adheres to the 2022 FDA Food Code.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Missouri.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Montana.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Nebraska.

However, a person in charge of each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness, and an establishment's certified food protection manager is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness (Nebraska Food Code).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Nevada.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in New Hampshire.

However, a person in charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness, and an establishment's certified food protection manager is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in New Jersey.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in New Mexico.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in New York.

However, Westchester County requires some personnel to receive formal food allergen awareness training. If you work in Westchester County, NY, please confirm acceptance of ANSI/ANAB accredited programs before purchasing.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in North Carolina.

However, a person in charge is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in North Dakota.

However, the person in charge on each shift must be able to demonstrate allergen awareness and is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Ohio.

However, a person in charge on each shift must be able to demonstrate allergen awareness and is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness (Ohio Food Code).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Oklahoma.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Oregon.

However, the person in charge on each shift must be able to demonstrate allergen awareness (Oregon Food Safety Program).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Pennsylvania.

However, a person in charge on each shift needs to be able to demonstrate allergen awareness, and an establishment's certified food protection manager is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Rhode Island.

However, a manager must be able to demonstrate allergen awareness and is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness (Rhode Island Department of Health).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in South Carolina.

However, a person in charge on each shift must be able to demonstrate allergen awareness, and an establishment's certified food protection manager is responsible for properly training employees in food allergy awareness.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in South Dakota.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Tennessee.

However, a person in charge on each shift must be able to demonstrate allergen awareness, and an establishment's certified food protection manager is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness (Tennessee Food Rules).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Texas.

However, food allergy awareness must be a component in training certified food safety managers (Texas Health and Safety Code).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Utah.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Vermont.

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Virginia.

However, the state does have mandatory standards for food allergen awareness. These standards require a restaurant's certified food protection manager to be able to answer a health inspector's questions about allergens and ensure staff are trained in food safety, including food allergen awareness (Virginia House Bill 2090).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Washington.

However, a person in charge on each shift must be able to demonstrate allergen awareness, and an establishment's certified food protection manager is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness (Washington State Retail Food Code).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in West Virginia.

However, a person in charge on each shift must be able to demonstrate allergen awareness and is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness (West Virginia Food Service Establishment Regulations).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Wisconsin.

However, a person in charge on each shift must be able to demonstrate allergen awareness, and an establishment's certified food protection manager is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness (Wisconsin Food Code).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in Wyoming.

However, a person in charge on each shift must be able to demonstrate allergen awareness, and an establishment's certified food protection manager is responsible for properly training staff in food allergy awareness (Wyoming Food Code).

FOOD ALLERGY

Formal allergen training is not required in the District of Columbia.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for persons in charge in Connecticut. According to the Connecticut Department of Public Health, establishments designated as class two, three, or four must have a person in charge who is a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Connecticut recognizes ANAB-CFP certification, but all online providers must be approved by the state. Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Connecticut.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for persons in charge in Florida. According to the Florida Administrative Code, establishments designated as medium to high risk must have a person in charge who is a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has passed an exam fro man accredited program. If establishments sell only pre-packaged, non-hazardous foods then they do not require a CFPM.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Florida.

Learn more about Florida's requirements on our blog.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for persons in charge in Georgia. According to the Georgia Food Service Rules and Regulations, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has passed an exam from an accredited program. Mobile food services, establishments that serve non-time/temperature controlled foods, and temporary food establishments do not require CFPM.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Georgia.

Learn more about Georgia's requirements on our blog.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for managers in Illinois. According to the Illinois Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act, the designated manager must be be a certified food service sanitation manager who has taken training and passed an exam.

The City of Chicago Chicago Department of Public Health has its' own Food Service Sanitation Certificate. Anyone who has earned an ANAB-accredited CFPM certification can apply for reciprocity to the city by submitting their nationally accredited certificate and training hours verification form and fee to the City of Chicago.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Illinois.

We are also an approved provider for training and certification exams in the City of Chicago. Once you have completed your training, passed the exam, and earned your Certified Food Protection Manager credentials through Trust20, you will need to fill out and submit a form on the Kennedy King college website, along with the required documents.

Learn more about Illinois' requirements on our blog.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Food Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has passed an exam from an accredited program or a local health department class.

Many counties offer their own training programs, but Trust20's ANAB-accredited training is listed as an approved substitute.

Learn more about Kentucky's requirements on our blog.

FOOD MANAGER

Formal food manager certification is not required in Maryland.

However your local health department may have other requirements. A person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety during inspections. Receiving certification from an ANAB-CFP accredited program is one way to demonstrate that knowledge.

Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County have their own requirements for certification. Please check your city and/or county guidelines for more information.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in the counties listed above.

Learn more about Maryland's requirements on our blog.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has taken training and passed an exam from an accredited program. There are exceptions: 1) low risk establishments; 2) special event food stands; 3) retail food vehicles; 4) preparing or packaging non-TCS foods that are made from ingredients that are not TCS; 5) processing raw meat, poultry, fish, or game animals intended for cooking by the consumer; and 6) heating or serving precooked hot dog or sausage products, popcorn, nachos, pretzels, or frozen pizza.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Minnesota.

FOOD MANAGER

Formal food manager certification is not required in Missouri.

However your local health department may have other requirements. A person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety during inspections. Receiving certification from an ANAB-CFP accredited program is one way to demonstrate that knowledge.

Adair County requires a person in charge at restaurants, delis, caterers, mobile food units, along with basic taverns and convenience stores with limited food service, and retail stores with unpackaged potentially hazardous foods to have successfully completed a nationally accredited food sanitation course.

Trust20's Food Manager Training is approved by Adair County.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Nevada. According to the Nevada Food Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program. Low-risk food establishments do not require a CFPM.

Trust20's products are ANAB-accredited, and we have submitted a request to be added to Nevada's list of providers.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in New Hampshire. According to the New Hampshire Department of Health, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in New Hampshire.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in New Jersey. According to the New Jersey Food Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited, and we have submitted a request to be added to New Jersey's list of providers. Some cities and counties have their own requirements; please check your local jurisdiction before purchasing.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in New Mexico. According to the New Mexico Food Safety Bureau, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program. However, the statewide food program does not have jurisdiction in Bernalillo County and Albuquerque, as they have their own food safety programs.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for the State of New Mexico.

FOOD MANAGER

Formal food manager certification is not required in New York.

However your local health department may have other requirements. A person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety during inspections. Receiving certification from an ANAB-CFP accredited program is one way to demonstrate that knowledge.

Learn more about New York's requirements on our blog.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification or Person-in-Charge certification (or both) is required for certain staff in Ohio. Providers must be approved by the State of Ohio.

Trust20 is an approved provider of Person-In-Charge Certification and Manager Certification in the State of Ohio.

Learn more about Ohio's requirements on our blog.

FOOD MANAGER

Formal food manager certification is not required in Oregon.

However your local health department may have other requirements. A person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety during inspections. Receiving certification from an ANAB-CFP accredited program is one way to demonstrate that knowledge.

The State of Oregon requires online providers to be ANAB-CFP accredited. Trust20 is an ANAB-accredited provider, and we have submitted a request to be added to Oregon's list of providers.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in South Dakota. According to the South Dakota Administrative Rules, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program. Temporary food service establishments are exempt from the food service manager certification requirement.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited, but we are not currently listed among South Dakota's approved providers. But, according to South Dakota's Administrative Rules Chapter 44:02:07:98, the regulatory authority may approve certification from another food service certification course or from another state if documentation and instructional course content is provided which is substantially the same as that of the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. Contact the Office of Health Protection at 605-773-4945 to request approval for alternative courses before purchasing Trust20’s course.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Utah. According to the Utah State Legislature, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20 is not currently an approved provider in the State of Utah.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Washington. According to the Washington Food Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for earning CFPM credentials in the State of Washington.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Wisconsin. According to the Wisconsin Food Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program. There are exceptions: 1) prepackaged retail food establishments (meal and non-meal); 2) when handling only fresh fruits or produce; 3) transient events; 4) micro markets; and 5) operators of transient retail food establishments.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited, and we are listed as an approved examination provider in the State of Wisconsin.

L earn more about Wisconsin's requirements on our blog.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for persons in charge in Alabama. According to the Alabama Food Code, establishments designated as priority category three or four must have a person in charge who is a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation. If you are having trouble passing a certification exam, but have proof that you have completed a food manager training course, your proof of course completion will suffice to make you a certified food protection manager for one year.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Alabama.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for persons in charge in Alaska. According to the Alaska Administrative Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Alaska.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for persons in charge in Arizona. According to the Arizona Food Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for persons in charge in Arkansas. According to the Arkansas State Board of Health, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who is present during all hours of operation and who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Arkansas.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for persons in charge in California. According to the California Retail Food Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has passed an exam from an accredited program. Each establishment needs at least on CFPM, and CFPMs can only work at one establishment. The certification must be from an ANAB-CFP accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in California. Always check with your local authority, as some counties have their own requirements.

Learn more about California's requirements on our blog.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for persons in charge in Colorado. According to the Colorado Retail Food Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has passed an exam from an accredited program. The certification must be from an ANAB-CFP accredited program. Beginning on March 1, 2025, Colorado will require a CFPM on site during all hours of operation. This means facilities may need more than one CFPM on staff.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for persons in charge in Delaware. According to the Delaware Food Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Delaware.

FOOD MANAGER

Food safety certification is required for persons in charge in Hawaii. According to the Hawaii Administrative Rules, the designated person in charge must be either a certified food protection manager or a certified food handler who has passed an exam from an accredited program. If the department deems an establishment to be of minimal risk, requirements may be waived.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Hawaii.

Learn more about Hawaii's requirements on our blog.

FOOD MANAGER

Food manager certification is required for managers in Idaho. According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the manager must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program. 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 Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Idaho.

FOOD MANAGER

According to Title 410 IAC 7-26, the latest food code for Indiana updated in 2025, and Indiana’s regulations, establishments handling raw animal protein are the only ones required to have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). These establishments must designate at least one manager as a CFPM, who has passed an exam through an ANAB-CFP accredited program or an equivalent nationally recognized certification program approved by the state department of health. However, this certified manager does not need to be on-site or employed full-time by the establishment. For example, the CFPM could even be an out-of-state owner of the operation.

While having a designated CFPM is not required for establishments that do not handle raw animal protein, the Person in Charge (PIC) must still "demonstrate knowledge" in accordance with the food code. This requirement aligns with the previous Indiana Food Code 7-24.

Activities that do not require a CFPM include: 1) Heating or serving pre-cooked foods; 2) Preparing or serving a continental breakfast; 3) Preparing or serving beverages or ice; 4) Preparing or serving packaged or unpackaged low-hazard foods; or 5) Providing prepackaged food in its original packaging.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is officially ANAB-CFP accredited and meets Indiana’s certification requirements.

For more details on Indiana's specific food manager certification requirements, visit our blog.

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Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Iowa. According to the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Iowa.

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Formal food manager certification is not required in Kansas.

However, your local health department may have other requirements. A person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety during inspections. One way to demonstrate that knowledge is to receive food manager certification from an ANAB-CFP accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and can help you meet Kansas state requirements.

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Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Louisiana. According to the Louisiana Administrative Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation by obtaining a state-issued food safety certificate by taking a course and passing an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Louisiana.

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Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Maine. According to the Maine Food Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Maine.

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Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Merged Food Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Massachusetts.

Learn more about Massachusetts' requirements on our blog.

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Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Michigan. According to the Michigan Food Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has passed an exam from an accredited program. Low risk establishments and Michigan Office of Services to the Aging and satellite sites where food is not prepared but only served do no require CFPMs.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Michigan.

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Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Mississippi. According to the Mississippi Food Regulations, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has taken training and passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Mississippi.

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Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Montana. According to the State of Montana, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program. Temporary food establishments that serve non-TCS foods, serve beverages without ice, and serve commercially pre-cooked, pre-packaged, ready-to-eat TCS food do not require CFPMs.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Montana.

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Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Nebraska. According to the Nebraska Food Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Nebraska.

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Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in North Carolina. According to the North Carolina Food Manual Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in North Carolina.

Learn more about North Carolina's requirements on our blog.

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Formal food manager certification is not required in North Dakota.

However your local health department may have other requirements. A person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety during inspections. Receiving certification from an ANAB-CFP accredited program is one way to demonstrate that knowledge.

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Formal food manager certification is not required in Oklahoma.

However your local health department may have other requirements. A person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety during inspections. Receiving certification from an ANAB-CFP accredited program is one way to demonstrate that knowledge.

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Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Pennsylvania. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Food Employee Certificaiton Act, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program. There are five exceptions: 1) facilities where only prepackaged foods are handled and sold; 2) those that handle only non-TCS foods; 3) all food manufacturing facilities; 4) tax-exempt facilities; and 5) nonprofits.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Pennsylvania. Trust20 also meets requirements for the city of Philadelphia, where food managers must take both the Food Manager training course and pass the exam before applying for the required local card.

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Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Rhode Island. According to the State of Rhode Island, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has taken training and passed an exam from an accredited program. If the establishment has more than ten employees preparing food then there needs to be two managers certified in food safety.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Rhode Island.

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Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Department of Health, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in South Carolina.

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Formal food manager certification is not required in Tennessee.

However your local health department may have other requirements. A person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety during inspections. Receiving certification from an ANAB-CFP accredited program is one way to demonstrate that knowledge.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Tennessee.

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Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Texas. According to the Texas Administrative Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

You must pass a Department of State Health Services (DSHS), or ANAB-CFP (formerly ANSI-CFP) approved food manager certification examination to obtain food manager certification in Texas.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Texas.

Learn more about Texas' requirements on our blog.

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Formal food manager certification is not required in Vermont.

However your local health department may have other requirements. A person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety during inspections. Receiving certification from an ANAB-CFP accredited program is one way to demonstrate that knowledge.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for food manager certification in Vermont.

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Food manager certification is required for a person in charge in Virginia. According to the Virginia Administrative Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and meets the requirements for the State of Virginia.

Learn more about Virginia's requirements on our blog.

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Formal food manager certification is not required in West Virginia.

However your local health department may have other requirements. A person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety during inspections. Receiving certification from an ANAB-CFP accredited program is one way to demonstrate that knowledge.

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Formal food manager certification is not required in Wyoming.

However your local health department may have other requirements. A person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety during inspections. Receiving certification from an ANAB-CFP accredited program is one way to demonstrate that knowledge.

Teton County, Casper/Natrona, and Laramie require foodservice establishments to have at least one CFPM. Check with your local authority to verify your requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and can help meet the demonstration of knowledge requirement for the State of Wyoming.

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Food manager certification is required for persons in charge in the District of Columbia. According to the D.C. Food Code, the designated person in charge must be a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation who has passed an exam from an accredited program.

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