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Certification of Food Handler
Requirements TITLE 410 IAC 7-22 Rule

Food Handlers Certification Map

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1/4/2007

The new Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Rule 410 IAC 7-22, Certification of Food Handler Requirements. This rule became effective on June 19, 2003; however, the actual certification requirement did not take effect until January 1, 2005. The new 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.

The Conference for Food Protection (CFP) had previously contracted with the Buros Institute to review these organizations’ programs and examinations. As of September, the CFP will no longer perform this function. The CFP has contracted with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to perform this function. There are three (3) organizations that have applied for certification using the new 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. Furthermore, the Dietary Managers Association, will no longer be participating in this program, so their contact information is not provided.

Select this link for Frequently Asked Questions Regarding 410 IAC 7-22. (177 KB pdf)

The following organizations offer nationally accredited food safety certification programs and examinations utilizing the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Certified Professional Food Manager®
Thomson Prometric (formerly Experior Assessments, LLC)
1360 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108
PH: (800) 786-3926
FAX: (800) 247-9362
Internet: http://www.experioronline.com/
Certification lasts for 5 years

Food Safety Manager Certification Examination
The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
5728 Major Blvd., Suite 750
Orlando, FL 32819
PH: (407) 352-3830
Toll Free 1-800-446-0257
FAX: (407) 352-3603
Email: Info@nrfsp.com
Internet: http://www.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/
Certification lasts for 5 years

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More Online Services »

1. Apply for a Birth/Death Certificate
2. Get a Flu Shot
3. Find information on recent food recalls
4. Learn how my business can become certified in the state's Wellness Program
5. Obtain a food handler certification license.
6. Start a Wholesale Food Business in Indiana