Nova Scotia Environment
Food Handler Certification |
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| Who Needs This
Certification? |
This is an achievement certification which verifies
that someone has completed the Food Handlers Education Program offered
by Nova Scotia Environment or an 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.
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| Issuing Department
/ Agency: |
Nova Scotia Environment |
| Where can you get
this Certification and / or further information? |
Nova Scotia Environment
P.O. Box 442
Suite 1800
Halifax NS B3J 2P8
Tel: (902) 424-0285
Website: novascotia.ca/nse/food-protection/food-hygiene-course.asp
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| Application Process: |
Inquiries about the times and places of these courses should be directed to one of the offices listed above. You can apply online or you can download a form from the Nova Scotia Environment website. The application form and fee must be received at least one week prior to the start date of the course.
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| Waiting Period: |
Usually 2-4 weeks, depending upon the availability of instructors
and the schedule of classes. |
| Expiry & Renewal: |
Upgrading is required every five years. |
| Price:
(Tax is included) |
$26.22 |
| Related Requirements: |
None |
| Additional Information: |
None |
| Legislative Authority: |
Health Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, Chapter
194 |
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