South East Regional Health Authority

Students who are required to handle food as part of their course of study need to obtain food handler’s permits. These include students in catering schools, hospitality programs and all other areas where preparation and handling of food is required.
A Student food handler’s permit is valid for the duration of your course of study.
Permit renewal follows the same procedure as the initial application. The fee is $300.
Applicants are required to bring any one of the following forms of identification - a passport, driver’s license, National ID.
A food handler’s permit is valid for one year from the date of issue, and must be renewed every year.
Permit renewal follows the same procedure as the initial application. The renewal fee is $500.
Your food handlers permit is your passport for working in the food trade. It cannot be given to another person to use or to be renewed. It should be kept safe and available for inspection.
Your health department conducts training sessions throughout the year to facilitate you. Your friendly Public Health Inspector will provide you with more information if you so desire. Remember, to work in the food trade without a food handlers permit is a serious breach of the public health regulations.