The annual Michigan Department of Agriculture, Food and Dairy Division, Food Law / Food Code training course is scheduled on an 'as-needed' basis or in January of each year.  Check back here for details on an upcoming training schedule.

The purpose of the course is to present the Michigan Food Law of 2000 as amended, and the 2005 FDA Food Code to local health department sanitarian food inspectors and MDA food inspectors.

Maximum class size is 35 attendees.  Sanitarians new to food service inspections and new MDA food staff who have not previously attended this training course are encouraged to attend and will be given first priority.  This is a great opportunity to refresh and refine your knowledge of food inspections.

Prior to attending class, students should complete the following:

• MDA Training Program for the Professional Food Service Sanitarian, particularly Modules 1 and 4 or the FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) University Food Program Training Curriculum Courses;
  
  
• Attend a Food Service Manager Certification course;
  
  
• Twenty-five inspections with their regional standardized trainer.

Upon completion of the course, students will have an understanding of Michigan's Food Law 2000, as amended, and the 2005 FDA Food Code.  A variety of handout materials including a copy of the 2005 FDA Food Code and the Michigan Food Law 2000, as amended, will be provided.

To register for this training course when available go to http://mi.train.org  New users must create an account.  See course link (when available) in the "Upcoming Events" box on the home page.

For more information contact the Food & Dairy Division, (517) 373-1060, and ask for the Food Service Program.