Food Safety Programs

UMass Extension Food Safety and Sanitation
Certification Program for Foodservice Personnel

We offer ServSafe®, a nationally accredited certification program, developed by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). ServSafe® is one of the certifications recognized by Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH). MDPH requires that one person-in-charge be a certified food protection manager (see Massachusetts Food Establishment Regulation 105 CMR 590.003(A)(2) (www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dph/regs/105cmr590.pdf).

ServSafe® teaches foodservice workers how to prevent and control food safety hazards from the time they receive their ingredients to the time they serve and store foods and beverages in their establishments. It includes core food safety principles such as proper time and temperature controls, avoidance of cross-contamination, personal hygiene and sanitation, and pest control.

Course fee

$195.00 per person (includes the ServSafe® coursebook, certification exam, and other training materials).

Duration of the course (including the exam)

Two full days.

Upcoming ServSafe® Classes

Spring 2010 class on April 3rd and 17th – Servsafe® Registration Form

For more information about ServSafe classes, contact David Nyachuba at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 413.545.0552.

Onsite group training is available upon request.

For more information, contact:
David Nyachuba, Ph.D.
Program Leader for Food Safety
(413) 545-0552
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How to Become ServSafe®–Certified

Register and attend a ServSafe ® workshop.
Pass the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam to get your certificate.

ServSafe ® certification is valid for 5 years from the exam date.

*ServSafe® is a registered Trademark of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).

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