Food Safety Requirements

Maryland

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

Current State Status: Food Protection Manager certification is voluntary.
State Contact: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Community Health Administration
201 West Preston Street, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Tel (410) 767-5300

State Web Address:

http://www.cha.state.md.us/ofpchs/fc/index.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 preparation for voluntary exam.
  • Minimum Number of Training Hours Required: 0
  • SafeMark Online Training Approved: No
    State does not approve courses. Online SSM may be used for preparation for voluntary exam.
  • Training Frequency Required: N/A
  • SafeMark National Registry Exam Approved: Yes.
  • Certification Exam Required: N/A
  • Certification Exam Frequency:
    N/A
  • Re-certification Exam Required: Not Applicable

Current Regulations URL:

http://www.baltimorehealth.org/info/FoodCodeMDenglish.pdf
Local Requirements: Certified food managers are required in the following counties in Maryland:
Baltimore County, 410-887-4065;
Baltimore City, 410-396-4424;
Howard County, 410-313-2640;
Montgomery County, 240-777-3986; and
Prince George's County, 301-883-7690.

Related Files:
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals/ SafeMark Exam Approval: Yes
SafeMark Training Recognized: Yes
Summary of Code Requirements: Food Protection Manager certification is voluntary statewide, but several counties have CFPM requirements (see above)
Date:

10/01/2009

SafeMark® Trainings

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There are currently no training sessions for Maryland