Sec. 438.0431. BASIC FOOD SAFETY ACCREDITATION. (a) Notwithstanding Section 438.043 , the department may accredit an education or training program for basic food safety for food handlers as provided by this section. (b) The executive commissioner shall by rule define the basic food safety training or education required to be included in a course curriculum. The course curriculum must include the food allergen awareness information described by Section 437.027 (b). The course length may not exceed two hours. (c) A training or education program accredited under this section may require a participant to achieve a passing score on an examination to successfully complete the course for certification. (d) A program accredited under this section may be delivered through the Internet.
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