State-level regulations play a major role in food safety and responsible alcohol service. Whether you're opening a new location, managing compliance across multiple states, or pursuing certification as a food manager or alcohol handler, knowing what your state requires is essential.
To simplify the process, we’ve built two centralized collections—organized by state—covering both Food Protection Manager regulations and Alcohol Certification requirements. Each state profile includes certification requirements, key regulatory contacts, and helpful links to local agencies.
What You'll Find
🔹 Food Protection Manager State Requirements – State-by-state breakdown of food manager certification rules, accepted exams, renewal timelines, and enforcement agencies.
🔹 Alcohol Certification & State Contacts – Detailed requirements for responsible alcohol service certification, including age restrictions, training mandates, and contact info for state alcohol boards.
For Operators & Compliance Managers
🔹 Key Regulatory Contacts – Each state page includes up-to-date contact information for food and beverage regulatory offices, health departments, and licensing divisions.
🔹 Certification & Renewal Guidelines – Understand how to stay certified, whether you’re onboarding staff or updating existing credentials.
🔹 Accepted Training Programs – Easily identify which food safety and alcohol training programs meet state-level approval.
More Information
Both collections are updated regularly as states revise their requirements. If you’re managing operations across multiple jurisdictions, these guides serve as an essential reference for staying compliant.
Food Manager Requirements: Browse the collection
Alcohol Certification Rules: View alcohol requirements by state
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Why This Matters
Food and alcohol certifications aren’t just formalities—they’re essential to legal operation, risk mitigation, and customer trust. By staying on top of state requirements, you reduce liability, protect your brand, and ensure your team is equipped with the knowledge they need to serve safely and responsibly.
How Certivance Can Help
At Certivance, we take the guesswork out of compliance. Whether you need help understanding a state's latest regulation, preparing for certification, or training your team at scale, we’re here to guide you. Our regulatory intelligence and practical tools support operators of every size—from single-unit restaurants to national chains.
Explore our state-by-state guides, or connect with our team for hands-on support in meeting your regulatory goals.