Food Safety Requirements

Alabama

Please check with the state for the most current information on state and local requirements.

Current State Status: State requires person in charge to demonstrate knowledge of food safety as outlined in 1999 FDA Food Code. Passing a Certified Food Protection Manager exam is one way to demonstrate knowledge.
State Contact: Mark Sestak
Environmental Services
Division of Food, Milk, and Lodging
Alabama Department of Public Health
201 Monroe Street, Suite 1250
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 206-5373

State Web Address:

http://adph.org/foodsafety/

Requirements:
  • Food Safety Training Required For Managers: No
  • Food Safety Training Required Food Handlers: No
  • SafeMark Classroom Training Approved: Yes
    State does not approve courses. Will accept any Conference for Food Protection approved training, including SafeMark™.
  • Minimum Number of Training Hours Required: 0
  • SafeMark Online Training Approved: Yes
    State does not approve courses. However, because SafeMark™is Conference for Food Protection approved, may be used for voluntary certification.
  • Training Frequency Required: N/A
  • SafeMark National Registry Exam Approved: Yes
  • Certification Exam Required: No, voluntary
  • Certification Exam Frequency:
    N/A
  • Re-certification Exam Required: Not Applicable

Current Regulations URL:

http://www.adph.org/environmental/assets/FoodRules2008.pdf
Local Requirements: Jefferson and Mobile Counties require food handler training.

Related Files:
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals/ SafeMark Exam Approval: Yes
SafeMark Training Recognized:
Summary of Code Requirements: Food protection manager certification is voluntary but can be used to meet “demonstration of knowledge” requirement. Beginning January 1, 2010, the State will require food protection manager certification and the State is encouraging managers to get certified ahead of that date. The State has no intention of approving training courses and will only require that a person pass a Conference for Food Protection approved exam.
Date:

07/21/2010

SafeMark® Trainings

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Training

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There are currently no training sessions for Alabama