Safe Food Handler2.9 - App Store

SAFE FOOD HANDLER is an ANSI-ANAB accredited program (Accreditation ID 1243) published by Cogneti LLC.

The FOOD HANDLER cards (badges) and certificates issued by this certificate program are accepted by California, Illinois, Arizona, West Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Hawaii, and other local jurisdictions.

LEARNING OUTCOME: At the end of the program you will be able to demonstrate FOOD HANDLER knowledge and skill in these topical areas.
o Foodborne illness
o Time/temperature control for safety
o Employee hygiene
o Receiving food products
o Storing food products
o Preparing and serving food
o Cleaning and sanitizing

PROGRAM SCOPE: This SAFE FOOD HANDLER program instructs on the knowledge and skills of the 2017 FDA Food Code, supplements, and generally-accepted industry practices.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: Here is what you need to use the Safe Food Handler Certificate Program.
o A valid email address so you can register with the program and authenticate your name and email address.
o Payment of the full program’s $15 license fee (Levels 1 & 2 are a free trial). Payment is made within the certificate program app, after you register and sign in.
o A minimum 'seat time' of approximately two hours to LEARN, QUIZ, and complete the EXAM.
o This certificate program is self-guided, allows unlimited exam attempts, and is designed for easy, anytime use.
o The program is only available in English language.

PROGRAM STEPS TO COMPLETION: All program study levels must be completed. There is no provision for partial work or previous experience.

1. Download, register, and sign in to the Safe Food Handler app.
2. Use the LEARN function to begin reading your way through the seven levels of course instruction.
3. Complete at least one ten-question QUIZ for each of the seven levels of instruction.
4. Once you have read and quizzed at all seven levels the EXAM is available for you to attempt.
5. Pass the exam with at least a 70% score.
If you do not pass an exam, the app will show where you need to study by marking that level in red. You must then complete additional quizzes on that level before the exam will unlock for another attempt. We’ll also send you an email detailing your exam performance.

When you PASS the exam, you will be emailed a program certificate that has a unique ID number and is valid for 3-years, along with an eBadge. The eBadge works as a handy and portable form of showing your accomplishment and program expertise. The eBadge unique number lets you or employers validate your certificate at cogneti.com/badge.

REFUNDS: All license-fee sales are final. Refunds may be requested by issuing a support request using the Safe Food Handler mobile app. Consideration of the refund request will be made solely at the discretion of Cogneti staff.

GENERAL PROGRAM NOTIFICATIONS: Cogneti, LLC does not receive any commercial or third-party support in the creation of the SFH certificate program. The awarding of a certificate is based solely on the individual performance of the student.

The program content is up to date as of the 2017 FDA Food Code and includes all applicable supplements.

Version History Minor updates and improvements. 2.9 11/30/2025 * Improved user interface for a smoother and more engaging experience.

* Added instructional videos for each level to enhance learning and training effectiveness. 2.8 10/27/2025 Now supports coupons! For individual, group, classroom or business use. 2.6 08/04/2023 The 2023 annual re-accreditation by ANSI-ANAB is completed with improved usability. A few minor bug fixes have also been applied. 2.5 12/11/2022 The Safe Food Handler certificate app has been updated with course content, improved questions, and state-specific information. 2.4 09/22/2020 We've updated API Rest services, and course content improvements. 2.3 06/14/2020 Updated to latest API versions. 2.2 04/23/2020 Improved support for iPhone 10x and later versions. Improved content following latest ANSI accreditation & review. 2.1 01/01/2020 Support for a Certificate PDF to be downloaded for printout and framing. This is an option to the eBadge that is issued at the completion of the program.
Also includes small usability fixes. 2.0 07/06/2019 o Fixed iPad-specific bugs
o Various usability fixes 1.9 01/08/2019 This version contains some usability fixes. The user image is now constrained to an aspect ratio that looks good on the printed badge. The workflow was clarified when a user wants to take an Exam again to earn a more recent data of validation, or to change their user image or name. 1.8 08/02/2018 Option to purchase a physical badge, printed as a credit-card size PVC badge. 1.7 04/13/2018 A great-looking badge the size of a credit card is now available for you to keep handy, or to show employers. 1.6 02/01/2018 Minor bug fixes 1.5 01/07/2018 Included an option to pay the license fee with a credit card. 1.4 12/05/2017 The home page improves program clarity and usability. Food handlers should more easily be guided through the program levels. 1.3 09/19/2017 The 3 year expiration date is now maintained and shown for issued certificates and eBadges, as needed for ANSI accreditation. 1.2.1 08/17/2017 Usability changes resulted from review and feedback as part of ANSI-Accreditation process.
1) The home page layout was modified to make the LEARN and RECALL buttons be integrated with each course level.
2) The EXAM is now enabled only when a user has been quizzed at least once on four of seven course levels.
3) On taking an exam, if a user does not pass then they must complete a quiz again on the learning levels marked as High Learning Need.
4) In a Quiz or Exam question page, the distractor buttons now support display of longer labels. 1.2 07/24/2017 The sign up (Free Trial) and password reset functions now use a One-Time Password verification. 1.1 05/16/2017 1.0 03/23/2017