How to file the allergen awareness certificate (MA)
The person in charge, who must be on site whenever the place is open, and the backup who covers for them take an allergen awareness course and train the staff. Places that cook, prepare or serve food to eat right away need it; Boston asks for the certificate before the opening inspection.
- Agency
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Food Protection Program
- Where it applies
- MA
- How it's filed
- Filed online
- Fee
- VariesSet by the course provider; Boston says usually under $25.
- Renewal
- Every 5 years.
Official links
Checked against the agency's own page.
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