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The Food Handlers' Permit project undertaken through funding from the National Health Fund, will modify the current system by replacing the paper cards with PVC 'ID Style" Cards. As some of the processes involved in delivering this service will be automated, the new system will offer benefits of greater efficiency, more durable card for clients, and reduced turnaround time.
WHO NEED A FOOD HANDLERS' PERMIT?
All persons currently working in or planning to work in a food handling establishment, regardless of their position, need a valid food handlers' permit. This means persons such as: Butchers, Cashiers, Chefs Managers or Merchandisers Production Line staff or Proprietors Waiters or Wrappers Soup, Fruit or Fish Vendors Once your work involves handling food, you need a valid Food Handlers' Permit.
Please note: Students of the above mentioned skill categories and students in catering schools and hospitality programs, also need a VALID Food Handlers' Permit.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
Students who are required to handle food as part of their course of study need to obtain food handler's permits. These include students in catering schools, hospitality programs and all other areas where preparation and handling of food is required.
A Student food handler's permit is valid for the duration of your course of study. Permit renewal follows the same procedure as the initial application. The fee is $300. Applicants are required to bring any one of the following forms of identification – a passport, driver's license, National ID.
A food handler's permit is valid for one year from the date of issue, and must be renewed every year. Permit renewal follows the same procedure as the initial application. The renewal fee is $500.
Your food handlers permit is your passport for working in the food trade. It cannot be given to another person to use or to be renewed. It should be kept safe and available for inspection.
Your food handlers permit is your passport for working in the food trade. It cannot be given to another person to use or to be renewed. It should be kept safe and available for inspection.
