Environmental Health

The NJDOH Retail Food Project maintains N.J.A.C. 8:24, Sanitation in Retail Food Establishments, Food and Beverage Machines, and Cottage Food Operations.

• N.J.A.C. 8:24 (Chapter 24 Rule): Sanitation in Retail Food Establishments
• Chapter 24 Frequently Asked Questions [pdf 21k]
• Instructions for Marking the Risk Based Check Sheet [pdf 319k]
• Person in Charge Interview Questions [pdf 14k]

• Food Disaster Survey Form
• Food Allergen Awareness Poster

The New Jersey Department of Health, Public Health and Food Protection Program, does not offer Food Protection Manager courses or programs. This office cannot provide status updates or copies of your Food Protection Manager certificate.

For more information about Food Protection Manager certification, to register for a course, or to inquire about individual courses or testing, contact any of the accredited programs listed below.

To inquire about your individual registration or to request a copy of your Food Protection Manager Certificate, contact the accredited organization with which you registered.

Only Food Protection Manager certificates issued by New Jersey accredited organizations are accepted. All New Jersey accredited organizations are listed below. Food Protection Manager certificates issued by any of the below accredited organizations are equally accepted as proof of credential.