About – FoodSafePal
About
Food safety certification done the right way

FoodSafePal was built to make accredited food safety certification accessible, transparent, and learner-first — accountable to the people we serve, not shareholders or trade associations.

14,000+
Accredited certificates issued
2
ANAB-accredited programs — food handler and food manager
U.S.
Accepted nationwide — at least one program available in every state
Our founder
Built by someone who actually knows food safety

FoodSafePal was founded by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RDN — a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master’s in Nutrition and Food Science. Gavin created FoodSafePal after seeing firsthand how food safety certification had become dominated by organizations more focused on their own interests than the workers and businesses earning credentials.

His goal was simple: build a certification platform that puts learners first — with accredited programs, transparent pricing, and real human support. No corporate runaround, no unnecessary friction.

Gavin is supported by an Advisory Board of experienced food safety and foodservice professionals who provide oversight and ensure FoodSafePal’s programs remain legitimate, rigorous, and always in the learner’s best interest.

Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RDN — Founder of FoodSafePal
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RDN
Founder & Program Administrator, FoodSafePal
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
You know exactly who’s behind your certification and where your money goes. No hidden fees, no corporate runaround — just straightforward, honest certification.
Accreditation
Credentials you can trust

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-CFP Accredited Program — FoodSafePal Food Manager Certification
Food Manager Certification
ANAB-CFP Accredited Program
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Trusted and recognized

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.

The New York Times
Forbes
Investopedia
Square
US Foods
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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