Food Safety Requirements

Iowa

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 (1997 food Code).
State Contact: Judy Harrison, Bureau Chief
Lucas State Office Building
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0083
515-281-7102

State Web Address:

http://dia.iowa.gov/food/

Requirements:
  • Food Safety Training Required For Managers: No
  • Food Safety Training Required Food Handlers: No
  • SafeMark Classroom Training Approved: Yes
  • Minimum Number of Training Hours Required: 0
  • SafeMark Online Training Approved: Yes
  • Training Frequency Required: N/A
  • SafeMark National Registry Exam Approved: Yes.
  • Certification Exam Required: Yes.
  • Certification Exam Frequency:
    5
  • Re-certification Exam Required: Yes

Current Regulations URL:

http://dia.iowa.gov/food/Documents/Chapter%20137F.pdf

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

09/25/2009

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Training

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There are currently no training sessions for Iowa