Certified Professional – Food Safety

CP-FS credential holders are most often employed in any retail food environment as a quality assurance or quality control manager, facility manager, food-safe chemical supplier, or in a more traditional food safety position such as a regulatory inspector/investigator.

CP-FS holders are able to:

conduct facility plan reviews
evaluate hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) plans or other risk-based food safety programs
understand the causes and prevention of foodborne illnesses
analyze and implement sanitation standard operating procedures for safety and effectiveness

CP-FS Credential Review Course

Preconference training held at the 2023 Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition
Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30
$449 member/$549 non-member, bundle with registration: $929member/$1,029 non-member

This two-day refresher course is designed to enhance your preparation for the CP-FS credential exam. Participants are expected to have prior food safety knowledge and training equal to the eligibility requirements to sit for the CP-FS exam. The course will cover exam content areas as described on our website. The instructor will be available during and after the course for questions. The course includes the CP-FS Study Package (CP-FS manual and CP-FS flash cards).

There will be the opportunity to take the paper exam onsite at the AEC. Apply online to take the CP-FS exam. Please allow 6 weeks to process your application.

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New Study Materials Available

The CP-FS Study Guide is now available as an e-book. The e-book can be purchased in the Google Play Store. To read the study guide on your device, you'll need to download the Google Play Books app.

Member Price: $199
Non-member Price: $229

NEHA members are eligible for a discounted rate. Add the CP-FS Study Guide e-book to your cart in our bookstore and checkout to receive a promo code via email that allows you to purchase the book via Google Play at the members-only price.

We offer over 195 flash cards to quiz you on the information presented in the CP-FS credential exam. We have updated our flash cards to include pictures to help jog your memory as you study. Electronic or printed flash cards are available for $24.99.

Find more study references, including new electronic flashcards, at CP-FS Credential Exam Content & Scores.
Individuals can follow one of two tracks to be eligible for the CP-FS credential exam:

Degree Track

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent

Experience Track

Associate degree
Four years of experience
Valid, unexpired Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) certificate, Food Safety Managers Certification Examination (FSMCE) certificate, SuperSafe Mark certificate, OR a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate

High School Diploma
Five years of experience
A valid, unexpired Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) certificate, Food Safety Managers Certification Examination (FSMCE) certificate, SuperSafe Mark certificate, or a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate

Application Fee

Member: $370.00
Non-Member: $515.00