Basic Level · Municipality Approved
The mandatory food safety certification for all food handlers in Dubai and Fujairah, approved by Dubai Municipality and Fujairah Municipality.
Course overview
In Dubai and Fujairah, all food handlers — including those working in restaurants, cafés, catering services, food trucks, cloud kitchens, hotels, food manufacturing units, wholesale food warehouses, and any food and beverage establishment — are required by their respective municipality to complete a Basic Food Safety and Hygiene Training course to comply with local health regulations.
The BFST one-day certification course equips participants with essential knowledge of food safety practices, enabling them to prevent foodborne illness, maintain regulatory compliance, and uphold the highest standards of hygiene in their workplace.
Who should attend
This course is mandatory for all food handlers working in any food-related business in Dubai or Fujairah. This includes chefs, kitchen staff, servers, food packers, delivery staff, warehouse workers, and anyone who handles food as part of their role.
It is also suitable for new employees joining the food industry who need to obtain their food handler certificate before starting work.
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