SAFE FOOD HANDLER is an ANSI-ANAB accredited program (Accreditation ID 1243) published by Cogneti LLC.
The FOOD HANDLER cards (badges) and certificates issued by this certificate program are accepted by California, Illinois, Arizona, West Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Hawaii, and other local jurisdictions.
LEARNING OUTCOME: At the end of the program you will be able to demonstrate FOOD HANDLER knowledge and skill in these topical areas.
o Foodborne illness
o Time/temperature control for safety
o Employee hygiene
o Receiving food products
o Storing food products
o Preparing and serving food
o Cleaning and sanitizing
PROGRAM SCOPE: This SAFE FOOD HANDLER program instructs on the knowledge and skills of the 2017 FDA Food Code, supplements, and generally-accepted industry practices.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: Here is what you need to use the Safe Food Handler Certificate Program.
o A valid email address so you can register with the program and authenticate your name and email address.
o Payment of the full program’s $15 license fee (Levels 1 & 2 are a free trial). Payment is made within the certificate program app, after you register and sign in.
o A minimum seat time of approximately two hours to LEARN, QUIZ, and complete the EXAM.
o This certificate program is self-guided, allows unlimited exam attempts, and is designed for easy, anytime use.
o The program is only available in English language.
PROGRAM STEPS TO COMPLETION: All program study levels must be completed. There is no provision for partial work or previous experience.
1. Download, register, and sign in to the Safe Food Handler app.
2. Use the LEARN function to begin reading your way through the seven levels of course instruction.
3. Complete at least one ten-question QUIZ for each of the seven levels of instruction.
4. Once you have read and quizzed at all seven levels the EXAM is available for you to attempt.
5. Pass the exam with at least a 70% score.
If you do not pass an exam, the app will show where you need to study by marking that level in red. You must then complete additional quizzes on that level before the exam will unlock for another attempt. We’ll also send you an email detailing your exam performance.
When you PASS the exam, you will be emailed a program certificate that has a unique ID number and is valid for 3-years, along with an eBadge. The eBadge works as a handy and portable form of showing your accomplishment and program expertise. The eBadge unique number lets you or employers validate your certificate at cogneti.com/badge.
REFUNDS: All license-fee sales are final. Refunds may be requested by issuing a support request using the Safe Food Handler mobile app. Consideration of the refund request will be made solely at the discretion of Cogneti staff.
GENERAL PROGRAM NOTIFICATIONS: Cogneti, LLC does not receive any commercial or third-party support in the creation of the SFH certificate program. The awarding of a certificate is based solely on the individual performance of the student.
The program content is up to date as of the 2017 FDA Food Code and includes all applicable supplements.