Internet Examination Development

LicensingRequirements for CFM Internet Examination Development

Internetexamination development shall meet criteria established by the Conference for Food Protection Food Protection ManagerCertification Standards for Accreditation of FoodManager Certification Programs, §4.0, Food Safety Certification ExaminationDevelopment, and Texas Administrative Code 25 TAC §§229.176.

To becomelicensed for certified food manager internet examination development, pleasevisit the Certified Food Manager Applicationsand Forms pageand complete the appropriate application. for your program.

Returnboth the completed application and non-refundable fee made payable to:

Texas Department of State Health Services 
RLU, Food and Drug Licensing - MC 2003 
P O Box 149347 
Austin, Texas 78714-9347

Pleaseallow 4-6 weeks processing time from date of submitting application.


Licensing Fees

Internet Examination

LicensingFee - $2,000.00


25 TAC §229.176requires that all Department of State Health Services approved Certified FoodManager exams be for Internet exams Only. All On-Site exams must be ANSI-CFPProgram accredited. 

Renewal Licenses

Renewalsare valid for two years from the anniversary date. Failure to submit therenewal fee before the expiration date will result in a delinquency fee foreach location and must be remitted before the license or permit will be issued.


Required Documents

Thefollowing documents MUST be submitted with this application and licensing fee:

Initial Application

Initial / Internet ExaminationDevelopment License Application
Internet examination Program Curriculum

Renewal Application

Initial / Internet ExaminationDevelopment License Application
Internet examination Program Curriculum