The state of Virginia has updated its Food Regulations to include changes to the FDA’s 2017 Food Code.
One important change to note comes from section 12VAC5-421-55, which now states that the Person in Charge (PIC) must be a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).
In Virginia, a PIC is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. This change means that every PIC should have their Food Protection Manager Certification, so at least one person must be a CFPM during all hours of operation.
This change will be enforced starting June 24, 2023.
Until this date, at least one PIC on staff must be a CFPM.
Although this new requirement will not be enforced for over a year, it might be useful to get a head start on getting staff their Food Protection Manager Certification.
Are you looking for Certified Food Protection Manager training to fulfill this new requirement? Always Food Safe’s Food Manager training will fill this requirement. Learn more about our CFPM training.
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