The State of Kentucky requires a food establishment have at least one person who is a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) who has successfully passed an ANAB-CFP accredited examination from an approved ANAB provider a such as FMC^® Food Managers Certification by EduClasses® to become a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).

The Kentucky follows the 2013 FDA Food Code with additional provisions by replacing FDA Food Code Subparagraph 2-102.11(B) with “Being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program or local health department class that addresses the food safety issues described in 2-102.11(C) of the 2013 FDA food code.”  Learn more about the Kentucky food code.

Kentucky also requires a person in charge (PIC) to demonstrate food safety knowledge during inspections that include knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, Kentucky food code, and HACCP principles. A person in charge (PIC) may acquire this knowledge by successfully passing an ANSI National Accreditation Board – Conference for Food Protection (ANAB-CFP) accredited program such as FMC^® Food Managers Certification by EduClasses^® to become a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)."

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