Sanitation Essentials Training
Participants learn hands-on about wet cleaning, dry cleaning, and environmental monitoring from industry-recognized experts with the CFS Institute.
For food manufacturers, strong sanitation practices are critical to ensuring food safety, maintaining product quality, and maximizing operational efficiency. The CFS Sanitation Certification pathway equips you with the practical skills and knowledge to implement, manage, and continuously improve sanitation programs within food processing environments.
To achieve your CFS Sanitation Certification, completion of both the Sanitation Essentials Training and the Advancing Sanitation Impact Training is required —These in-person training sessions are integral components of the certification program and are designed to build a strong foundation in sanitation excellence. Both courses are available now and can be taken as the first step toward becoming CFS Sanitation Certified.
While the full CFS Sanitation Certification is not yet available, it will launch soon. Additional, online modules to to deepen sanitation knowledge are currently in development and will offer more flexible learning options in the near future.
Earning the CFS Sanitation Certification enhances your professional credibility, supports career growth, and demonstrates your commitment to food safety excellence. Our recertification program—required every three years—ensures your expertise remains current with evolving industry standards and best practices.
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Gain comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in hygienic design, sanitation, and food industry leadership with a CFS Certification.