Food Safety Requirements

North Carolina

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

Current State Status: State does not mandate a Certified Food Protection Manager but encourages certification by giving food establishments a two-point credit toward their inspections scores for having a manager who is certified. They must pass a course that includes 12 hours of seat time.
State Contact: Bart Campbell
Section Chief
Environmental Health Services Section
1632 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1632
919-733-2884

State Web Address:

http://www.agr.state.nc.us/fooddrug/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: 12
  • SafeMark Online Training Approved: No
  • Training Frequency Required: N/A
  • SafeMark National Registry Exam Approved: Yes.
  • Certification Exam Required: Voluntary
  • Certification Exam Frequency:
    3
  • Re-certification Exam Required: Yes

Current Regulations URL:

http://www.agr.state.nc.us/fooddrug/food/foodlaw.htm,
Local Requirements: Local health departments perform inspections and issue CFPM certificates.
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals/ SafeMark Exam Approval: Yes
SafeMark Training Recognized: Yes
Summary of Code Requirements: Food Protection Manager certification is voluntary but is encouraged by the State.

Additional Info:

Industry is currently working to eliminate the 2-point credit and make certification a state requirement.
Date:

09/25/2009

SafeMark® Trainings

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Training

Location
There are currently no training sessions for North Carolina