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Food safety certification done the right way

FoodSafePal exists to make accredited food safety certification accessible and transparent — with certificates accepted nationwide, straightforward pricing, and real human support.

18,000+
Accredited certificates issued
50
States — at least one accredited program accepted in every state
24/7
Online access — train and test anytime, on any device
4.9★
Average across 675+ verified reviews
Oversight & governance
Developed and overseen by credentialed food safety professionals

FoodSafePal’s certification programs are built and administered by credentialed professionals in nutrition and food science — not licensed from a third party or resold under a different name. Every program is developed in-house to the accreditation standards that regulators and health departments require.

The FoodSafePal Advisory Board

An independent Advisory Board provides oversight of both certification programs — reviewing them to ensure they remain rigorous, impartial, and always in the learner’s best interest. The board brings together professionals across three disciplines:

Food safety science Foodservice operations Regulatory & public health

FoodSafePal was founded by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RDN, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master’s in Nutrition and Food Science, who continues to serve as Program Administrator.

Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RDN — Founder of FoodSafePal
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RDN
Founder & Program Administrator
Why we exist
Independent, transparent, and built to last
Accredited & compliant
Our programs meet the accreditation standards that regulators and health departments across the U.S. require — so your certificate is always valid and respected.
Accessible & affordable
Food safety certification shouldn’t cost more than it needs to. We keep our programs affordable for individual workers and offer group discounts for teams of any size.
Transparent & learner-first
We help you figure out exactly what your state and job require — through free guides, state-by-state pages, and our YouTube channel — before you spend a dime. No hidden fees, no corporate runaround.
Accreditation
Credentials you can trust — and verify

Both FoodSafePal programs hold official ANAB accreditation — the gold standard for food safety certification in the United States. Our food handler certificate is ANAB-accredited under ANSI/ASTM E2659, and our food manager certification is ANAB-CFP accredited — meeting the requirements for Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) status.

ANAB Accredited Certificate Issuer — FoodSafePal Food Handler
Food Handler Certificate
ANAB Accredited — ANSI/ASTM E2659
ANAB Accreditation ID: 9176
ANAB-CFP Accredited Program — FoodSafePal Food Manager Certification
Food Manager Certification
ANAB-CFP Accredited Program
ANAB Accreditation ID: 9176
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FoodSafePal’s work has been featured in major publications and trusted by thousands of food businesses — from independent food trucks and coffee shops to household names.

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Ready to get certified?

Whether you need a food handler certificate or food manager certification, FoodSafePal has you covered — fast, affordable, and accredited.

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Dakota Dietitians, LLC d/b/a FoodSafePal  ·  PO Box 210, Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Questions? Real humans answer Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM CST — contact us.

FoodSafePal

ANAB-accredited food handler certificates and food manager certification — learner-first, trusted nationwide.

ANAB Accredited Food Handler Card
ANAB Accredited
ANAB-CFP Accredited Food Manager Certification
ANAB-CFP Accredited

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