This is an achievement certification which verifies that someone has completed the Food Handlers Education Program offered by the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture or outside private agency.

Food handlers: Pursuant to the Nova Scotia Food Safety Regulations, all new food establishments are required to have a minimum of one trained foodhandler on site at all times and all existing food establishments will be required to have the same as of November 1, 2007.

General public: Anyone who is interested can enhance their knowledge of food safety by taking this course.

Nova Scotia Department of the Agriculture

CENTRAL REGION:
(Halifax Regional Municipality)

Food Safety Section
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture

Tel: (902) 424-1173
Fax: (902) 424-3948

OR

NORTH EAST REGION:
(Cape Breton, Antigonish, Guysborough, Colchester, Pictou and Cumberland Counties)

Food Safety
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture

Tel: (902) 563-2000
Fax: (902) 563-3380

OR

SOUTH WEST REGION:
(Kings, Annapolis, Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens, Lunenburg and Hants Counties)

Food Safety
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture

Tel: (902) 634-7506
Fax: (902) 634-7549

Office Location
Lunenburg Provincial Building
312 Green Street
Lunenburg , NS
B0J 2C0

Mailing Address:
PO BOX 7000
Lunenburg , NS
B0J 2C0

Inquiries about the times and places of these courses should be directed to one of the offices listed above.  You can download a Foodhandler Education Course Registration Form from the Department of Agriculture website.  The application form and fee must be received by the Food Safety Section at least one week prior to the start date of the course.

Usually 2-4 weeks, depending upon the availability of instructors and the schedule of classes.

Upgrading is required every five years.

$24.78

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Health Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, Chapter 194