Sec. 431.227. FOOD SAFETY BEST PRACTICE EDUCATION PROGRAM. (a) The department shall approve food safety best practice education programs for places of business licensed under this chapter.
(b) A place of business that completes a food safety best practice education program approved by the department shall receive a certificate valid for five years from the date of completion of the program.
(c) When determining which places of business to inspect under Section 431.042, the appropriate inspecting authority shall consider whether the place of business holds a valid certificate from a food safety best practice education program under this section.
(d) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1317 (S.B. 81), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0990, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Food, Drugs, Alcohol, and Hazardous Substances
Subtitle A - Food and Drug Health Regulations
Chapter 431 - Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Subchapter J. Food Manufacturers, Food Wholesalers, and Warehouse Operators
Section 431.2211. Application of Subchapter
Section 431.222. License Required; Licensing Fees
Section 431.223. Contents of License Application
Section 431.2245. Processing of Licensing Fees
Section 431.225. Expiration Date
Section 431.2251. Change in Location of Place of Business
Section 431.226. Refusal to Grant License; Suspension or Revocation of License
Section 431.227. Food Safety Best Practice Education Program