Food Safety Requirements

Maine

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
State Contact: Department of Agriculture, Food & Rural Resources
#155 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
(207) 287-4925

State Web Address:

http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/food_safety_in_maine.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 for 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:
    N/A
  • Re-certification Exam Required: Not Applicable

Current Regulations URL:

http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/01/001/001c331.doc

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

09/25/2009

SafeMark® Trainings

Date

Training

Location
There are currently no training sessions for Maine