Food Safety Requirements

Nevada

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

Current State Status: State has demonstration of knowledge requirement but not as outlined in the FDA Food Code. Person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of and apply provisions of Nevada Food Code. Three Nevada counties have Certified Food Protection Manager exam requirements.
State Contact: Cindy Ulch
Bureau of Health Protection Services
Nevada State Health Division
1179 Fairview Drive
Suite 101
Carson City, NV 89701-5405

State Web Address:

http://health.nv.gov/HCQC_InfectionPreventionControl_FoodSafety.htm

Requirements:
  • Food Safety Training Required For Managers: No
  • Food Safety Training Required Food Handlers: No
  • SafeMark Classroom Training Approved: No
  • Minimum Number of Training Hours Required: 0
  • SafeMark Online Training Approved: No
  • Training Frequency Required: N/A
  • SafeMark National Registry Exam Approved: Yes.
  • Certification Exam Required: Not statewide.
  • Certification Exam Frequency:
    N/A
  • Re-certification Exam Required: Not Applicable

Current Regulations URL:

http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-446.html#NAC446Sec198 (Nevada Administrative Code), http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-446.html#NRS446Sec020 (Nevada Statutes).
Local Requirements: Counties of Carson City, Clark and Washoe have CFPM requirements.

Related Files:
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals/ SafeMark Exam Approval: No
SafeMark Training Recognized: No
Summary of Code Requirements: Food Protection Manager certification is not required statewide but three counties have the requirement.
Date:

10/01/2009

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