Food Safety Requirements

Colorado

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 FDA Food Code. Passing an approved Certified Food Protection Manager exam is one way to demonstrate knowledge. (Note: Denver has Certified Food Protection Manager requirements).
State Contact: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Consumer Protection Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80246
Phone: (303) 692-3620
Fax: (303) 753-6809

State Web Address:

http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/cp/retailfood/retailhom.html

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. SSM may be used as exam preparation
  • Minimum Number of Training Hours Required: 0
  • SafeMark Online Training Approved: Yes
    State does not approve courses. Online SSM may be used for exam preparation.
  • Training Frequency Required: N/A
  • SafeMark National Registry Exam Approved: Yes.
  • Certification Exam Required: See Summary of Code Requirements.
  • Certification Exam Frequency:
    0
  • Re-certification Exam Required: Not Applicable

Current Regulations URL:

http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/regulations/consumer/101002RetailFood.pdf

Local Requirements: Denver has CFPM requirement.

Related Files:
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals/ SafeMark Exam Approval: Yes
SafeMark Training Recognized:
Summary of Code Requirements: Passing a Certified Food Protection Manager is one way to meet demonstration of knowledge requirement.
Date:

10/01/2009

SafeMark® Trainings

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Training

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There are currently no training sessions for Colorado