Who needs a certified food protection manager in New Hampshire?

Issued by New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Food Protection Section (He-P 2303.02), at step 4 of 6 in the opening sequence: get the permits for your kind of business.

9 of the 20 kinds of business in New Hampshire

A new establishment has 45 days after its initial licensing inspection to have at least one certified food protection manager from an ANSI-CFP accredited program, and 90 days to replace one who leaves. With five or fewer food employees on duty the manager must be available, not necessarily present, and the certificate must be on hand for the inspector.

Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.

Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Food Protection Section (He-P 2303.02).

Sources and dates

He-P 2303.02 (requirements for food protection manager certification); He-P 2300 adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

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