Food Safety Requirements

Virginia

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 Professional Food Manager exam is one way to demonstrate knowledge.
State Contact: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Dairy and Foods
Douglas Saunders
P. O. Box 1163
102 Governor Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804.786.8899, FAX: 804.371.7792
doug.saunders@vdacs.virginia.gov

State Web Address:

http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/foodsafety/index.shtml
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: Only if used to pass 'Demonstration of Knowledge'
  • Certification Exam Frequency:
    N/A
  • Re-certification Exam Required: Not Applicable

Current Regulations URL:

http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/fdsafety/pdf/retailfoodregs.pdf

Local Requirements:

Related Files:
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals/ SafeMark Exam Approval:
SafeMark Training Recognized:
Summary of Code Requirements: Being a Certified Food Protection Manager is one way to satisfy the demonstration of knowledge requirement.
Date:

10/01/2009

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