Arkansas Food Handler Card · ANAB-Accredited Training

Get or Renew Your Arkansas Food Handler Card

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Complete your accredited training online, pass the test, and your Arkansas food handler card is on your screen the moment you pass.

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How to Earn Your Arkansas Food Handler Card

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Complete the Course

As little as 90 minutes — pause anytime

Watch short videos and pass the test on your schedule. Most people pass on their first try — and if not, your retake is free.

Get Your Card & Certificate

Issued the moment you finish

Download, print, or email your official food handler card and certificate instantly — or upgrade to have a professionally printed copy mailed to you.

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Does Arkansas Require a Food Handler Card?

No — Arkansas doesn’t have a state food handler law, but some counties and many employers require anyone who handles food or works around food-contact surfaces to get a food handler card, usually within 30 days of starting the job. This video explains who needs one, how to get it online, and how to renew it before it expires — all with FoodSafePal.

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Common Questions About Getting or Renewing Your Arkansas Food Handlers Card

To get or renew your Arkansas food handler card, just complete the training videos and pass the test. The entire process takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. Your card will be issued instantly after you pass.

Arkansas has no law that requires a food handler card to work at a food establishment, but your employer may still require it.

Additionally, nursing homes or other healthcare facilities often rely on food handler training for their dietary staff to ensure they possess the knowledge necessary to handle food safely (1).

If you are searching for a new foodservice gig, earning your food handler card — even if Arkansas or your prospective employer doesn’t require it — can make landing one easier and may even earn you a higher starting salary.

Your Arkansas Food Handlers Card will be valid throughout Arkansas, no matter your city or county.

Your Arkansas Food Handlers Card will be issued digitally as soon as you pass the exam. You can download, print, or email it anytime by logging into your account. If you’d like a professionally printed copy mailed to you, you can order one directly from your account.

Your Arkansas Food Handler Card is valid for three years from the date you earn it.

Arkansas does not require any type of food safety training to sell homemade or cottage food. However, earning an ANAB-accredited Food Handlers Card from FoodSafePal helps build customer trust, expands selling opportunities, and may lower insurance costs. Learn more about Arkansas’ cottage food law here.

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