Food Safety Requirements

Vermont

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 the FDA Food Code. Being a Certified Food Protection Manager is one way to demonstrate knowledge.
State Contact: Food & Lodging Program
Vermont Department of Health
P.O. Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402-0070
(802) 863-7221

State Web Address:

http://healthvermont.gov/enviro/food_lodge/food_lodge_program.aspx

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: No
    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: Only if used to pass 'Demonstration of Knowledge'
  • Certification Exam Frequency:
    N/A
  • Re-certification Exam Required: Not Applicable

Current Regulations URL:

http://healthvermont.gov/regs/03food_estab.pdf

Local Requirements:
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals/ SafeMark Exam Approval:
SafeMark Training Recognized:
Summary of Code Requirements: State requires person in charge to demonstrate knowledge of food safety as outlined in the FDA Food Code. Passing a Certified Food Protection Manager exam is one way to demonstrate knowledge.
Date:

09/25/2009

SafeMark® Trainings

Date

Training

Location
There are currently no training sessions for Vermont