Food Handler Certification Rule
Certification of Food Handler
Requirements TITLE 410 IAC 7-22 Rule
Food Handlers Certification Map
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Certification of Food Handler Requirements Rule
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Rule 410 IAC 7‐22, Certification of Food Handler Requirements certification requirement took effect January 1, 2005. The rule incorporates much of the language in IC 16‐42‐5.2 with a few additions for clarity.
The rule is examination based and does not include a training requirement as part of the rule. Many potential certified food handlers will be seeking out this information, so attached is a list of entities that offer training and approved examinations. This list will most likely change and we encourage you to refer to our website at http://www.in.gov/isdh/21059.htm for the most updated list available.
The Conference for Food Protection (CFP) has contracted with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to review organizations’ programs and examinations to determine if they have qualifications to perform this function. There are three (3) organizations that are approved for certification through the ANSI process and an announcement has been made acknowledging that the 3 have passed and are recognized.
The attached list provides the names and contact information for the 3 accredited testing organizations and other organizations that provide training courses and that also offer one of the approved examinations. Local Health Departments (LDH’s) may no longer require county certifications in addition or as a substitute for Rule 410 IAC 7‐22.
Note to Certified Food Handlers: Original documents must be presented during inspections. To replace a lost Food Handler Certificate, contact the accredited organization through which you originally received your certificate. The ISDH does not retain copies of individual records.
Select this link for Frequently Asked Questions Regarding 410 IAC 7-22. (177 KB pdf)
Food Handler Certification Examination and Training Program Providers
The following organizations offer nationally accredited food safety certification programs and examinations utilizing the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Certified Professional Food Manager®
Prometric
1360 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108
PH: (800) 786‐3926
FAX: (800) 247‐9362
Internet: http://www.prometric.com/foodsafety/default.htm
Certification lasts for 5 years
Food Safety Manager Certification Examination
The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals®
A Division of Environmental Health Testing, LLC.
5728 Major Blvd., Suite 750
Orlando, FL 32819
PH: (407) 352‐3830
Toll Free 1‐800‐446‐0257
FAX: (407) 352‐3600
Direct FAX (407) 226‐3603
Internet: http://www.nrfsp.com/
Email: Info@nrfsp.com or customer.service@nrfsp.com
Certification lasts for 5 years
ServSafe®
Indiana Restaurant and Hospitality Association
200 South Meridian Street, Suite 350
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Stephanie Higgins, (Indiana contact person)
PH: (317) 673‐4211 or 800 678‐1957
FAX: (317) 673‐4210
Internet: http://www.indianarestaurants.org/
Email: shiggins@lmvconsulting.com
Certification lasts for 5 years
Order/Registration Form: http://www.indianarestaurants.org/DocLib/Document427.pdf
The following organizations offer training programs and one or more of the approved examinations from the aforementioned accredited testing organizations: This list is subject to change as additional programs are accredited or discredited by the standards set forth by the American National Institute (ANSI) and additional training programs are identified.
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Bob Malloy
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Danger Zone Consulting |
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EcoSure, a service of Ecolab
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IndianaUniversity-Purdue University Indianapolis
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Indiana Restaurant Association
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IvyTech Community College – Central Indiana
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IvyTech Community College – Columbus
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IvyTech Community College – East Central Indiana
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IvyTech Community College – Evansville
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IvyTech Community College – Fort Wayne
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IvyTech Community College – Madison
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IvyTech Community College– Richmond/Connersville
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IvyTech Community College– Sellersburg
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IvyTech Community College – South Bend |
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Ivy Tech Community College – Wabash Valley |
KentuckyFood Safety Consulting
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KimBerly Blakeley
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Learn2Serve
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MD Consulting |
NSF International, Inc.
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Paster Training, INC™
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Purdue University
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Purdue Extension |
A Better Company for Premier Food Safety
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Safe Food Handlers Corporation
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SES, Environmental, Health & Safety
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Smart Systems
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SuperSafeMark®
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TAP |
The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals®
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Vincennes University
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County Health Departments Many local county health departments are offering classes for food handler certification. If you do not know the contact for your county, click on the following: http://www.in.gov/isdh/20422.htm |
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Online Training
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NOTE : This list is subject to change as additional programs are accredited or discredited by the standards set forth by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and additional training programs are identified.
