Food Safety Regulatory Professional Credential Series
Be recognized for your mastery of core competencies and skills that support success as a Food Safety Regulator.
Whether you’re considering a career in food safety regulation or you already are a member of this important profession at the Local, State, Tribal, Territorial, or Federal level, completing certifications is a way of showing your proficiencies in animal foods, manufactured foods, and retail foods.
Whether you are just getting started or you’re well on your way to a career in public health, this program is for you. Each credential assessment is $245. It’s a great investment in growing your career in food safety.
Upon application, acceptance, and payment for the credential exam, you will receive a study guide with detailed level competencies covered for each topic listed.
Foundational Credentials
All credentials in the Food Safety Regulatory Professional Credential Series can be earned 24/7 and 365 days a year using in-person testing or Live+ proctoring. These certification opportunities are provided by the Association of Food and Drug Officials exclusively for Local, State, Tribal, Territorial, and Federal Regulatory personnel.
Food Safety Regulator Certification (FSRC)
This credential is a great way to start a career in food safety regulation or to enhance a career for regulatory professionals actively participating in manufactured and retail food safety regulation.
Who is this for?
This certification is suitable for both aspiring and current regulatory professionals in the food safety industry, reflecting the tasks and responsibilities performed by regulators. No prior work experience is required.
Why is this valuable?
This assessment evaluates general education courses and can be taken prior to entering the regulatory profession to showcase aptitude and differentiate regulatory knowledge and skills. In addition, upon enrollment, applicants for this level will have access to 27 eLearning courses to prepare for this assessment. This is a $2,000 value.
Topics you’ll cover include:
- Allergens
- Biological Hazards
- Biosecurity
- View list of all topics
GET FSRC STUDY GUIDE HERE
Food Foundations Regulator Certification (FFRC)
This credential is for professionals actively participating in manufactured and retail food safety regulations.
Who is this for?
This certification is suitable for current regulatory professionals in the food safety industry, reflecting the tasks and responsibilities performed by regulators.
Why is this valuable?
The body of knowledge tested is based on the IFSS Curriculum Framework and core competencies that all human and animal food protection professionals should possess.
Topics you’ll cover include:
- Communication Skills
- Emergency Response
- Facility Design
- Food Processes
- Inspections
- Investigations
- Pest Control
- Plumbing
- Recall/Traceability
- Sampling
Get FFRC study guide here
Specialized Credentials
Move to the next level. Take your credentials even further with specialized certification levels. You must complete the basic testing as outlined before progressing to these assessments.
Why get specialized certification?
- Increased recognition by peers and colleagues in the regulatory profession
- Greater confidence in your professional competence
- Improved opportunities for employment and advancement
- Better compensation and career longevity
Manufactured Foods Regulator Certification (MFRC)
Who is this for?
For professionals actively participating in the regulation of manufactured food safety.
Why is this valuable?
This specialized credential is focused on Manufactured Foods to assess competency in the areas of applying laws and regulations related to the operation of facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods intended for human consumption.
Topics you’ll cover include:
- cGMP Inspections
- Food Processing Technology
- Laws, Regulations, and Guidance
- Preventive Controls Inspections
GET MFRC STUDY GUIDE HERE
Retail Foods Regulator Certification (RFRC)
Who is this for?
For professionals actively participating in the regulation of retail food safety.
Why is this valuable?
This specialized credential is focused on Retail Foods to assess competency in the areas of applying laws and regulations related to the operation of retail food establishments.
Topics you’ll cover include:
- Regulatory Foundations for Retail Food Safety
- Risk-Based Inspections
- Non-traditional Food Operations
- Introduction to Specialized Processing Methods
Get RFRC STUDY GUIDE HERE
Earn a professional credential certificate today
These certifications are based on FDA Food Safety National Curriculum Standards (NCS) represented by the integrated Food Safety System Curriculum Framework. Specialized credentials focus on the proof of competency in applying laws and regulations to either a Retail or Manufactured Food environment. Every badge you earn in this credentialing series illustrates your abilities, experience, and qualifications. Learn more about NCS.