Per the regulation governing food manager certification in Texas is found in Section 25 TAC §229.176 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). This section falls within Title 25, Health Services, Part 1, Department of State Health Services, Chapter 229, Food and Drug, Subchapter K, Texas Food Establishments.
To obtain certification as a food manager in Texas, individuals must successfully pass either the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)-approved exam or the ANAB-CFP Program exam. The exam, which can be taken online, is proctored remotely. While the DSHS-approved exam is valid only within Texas, the ANAB-CFP exam holds recognition nationwide where the program is accepted. Go to Texas.FoodManagerClasses.com to learn more and sign up.
Under Texas state law, it is mandatory for every food establishment to have at least one certified food manager present.
Additionally, all other employees handling food in these establishments must undergo accredited food handlers training. The DSHS stipulates that this training program must encompass a minimum of two hours of material. Within 60 days of commencing employment, employees who interact with unpackaged food, food equipment, utensils, or surfaces that come into contact with food must complete the food handler certificate program.
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