State Requirements

Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) against ASTM Standard E2659-09 for use in the following states:

  • California - (valid 3 years)
  • Illinois - (valid 3 years )
  • Arizona - (valid 3-5 years depending on county)
  • New Mexico - (valid 3 years)

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Approved for use in Florida, Texas and accepted in all other states.

  • Florida - (valid 3 years)
  • Texas - (valid 2 years )
  • All other States - (valid 5 years)

California Food Handler Cards are accepted everywhere in California except Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties where local programs already exist.