Yes, FMC Food Managers Certification is approved for Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) training within the state of Iowa. 

Per the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeal web page, "FDA Food Code 2-102.12 requires that the person in charge of a food establishment be a certified food protection manager (CFPM) who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.web site,"

"ANSI-accredited certified food protection manager (CFPM) training", now ANAB-CFP accredited certified food protection manager programs are accredited programs.  FMC is an ANAB-CFP accredited Certified Food Protection Manager exam.

The Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing has indicated that they will not be updating their Certified Food Protection Manager list anytime in the foreseeable future, but FMC is an approved Certified Food Protection Managing exam provider and Iowa has confirmed with EduClasses that FMC is approved.

If you need more confirmation of our Certified Food Proction Manager training approval within Iowa, please reach out to the following and they confirm that FMC Food Managers Certification is approved for our program to provide Certified Food Manager exams for CFPM certifications:

Iowa Department of Inpections, Appeals & Licensing, Food Safety & Licensing

Main Line: 515.725.5342

Email:  fcs-licensing@dia.iowa.gov 

The State of Iowa requires food establishments to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) per IAC § 31.1(2).

To become a Certified Food Protection Manager, you must successfully complete an ANAB-CFP approved examination from an accredited ANAB provider such as FMC^® Food Managers Certification by EduClasses^®.

Always be sure to check with your local health department for any additional training and certification requirements.