Food Safety Requirements

Arizona

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 an approved Certified Food Protection Manager exam is one way to demonstrate knowledge.
State Contact: Office of Environmental Health
Food Safety and Environmental Health
150 N. 18th Avenue,
Suite 430
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 364-3118

State Web Address:

http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oeh/fses/index.htm

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. SafeMark™ may be used for exam preparation.
  • Minimum Number of Training Hours Required: 0
  • SafeMark Online Training Approved: Yes
    State does not approve courses. Online SafeMark™ may be used for exam preparation.
  • Training Frequency Required: N/A
  • SafeMark National Registry Exam Approved: Yes. Some counties do not accept NRFSP exam.
  • Certification Exam Required:
  • Certification Exam Frequency:
    0
  • Re-certification Exam Required: Not Applicable

Current Regulations URL:

http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_09/9-08.htm#Article_1

Local Requirements: Maricopa County has a Certified Food Protection Manager requirement.

Related Files:
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals/ SafeMark Exam Approval: Yes
SafeMark Training Recognized:
Summary of Code Requirements: Food manager certification is voluntary but can be used to meet “demonstration of knowledge” requirement. The state had adopted the FDA Food Code but allows counties to enforce food safety standards. County requirements cannot be less stringent than Food Code.
Date:

07/21/2010

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