Free CP-FS Exam Prep
Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS)
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Can You Take the CP-FS Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •2 years food safety experience with bachelor's degree
- •4 years experience with associate's degree
- •6 years experience with high school diploma
- •Agree to NEHA Code of Ethics
- •24 CE credits per 5-year renewal cycle
CP-FS Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
8-12 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Can retake after 90 days; retake fee applies
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Free CP-FS Prep Tools
Reported exam pass rate: ~65% first attempt. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.
100 Practice Questions
Covers all CP-FS exam domains including HACCP, FDA Food Code, and epidemiology
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What You'll Study
11 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Introduction & Exam Overview
2 sections
Chapter 2: Foundations — Food Safety Hazards & Risk Factors
5 sections
Chapter 3: Developing Food Safety Policies, Procedures & Programs (Area A)
7 sections
Chapter 4: HACCP Plans, Training & Root Cause Analysis (Area A)
5 sections
Chapter 5: Assessing Food Safety I — Preparing For & Conducting the Assessment (Area B)
7 sections
Chapter 6: Assessing Food Safety II — Special Processes, Findings & Follow-Up (Area B)
7 sections
Chapter 7: Reviewing Establishment Plans (Area C)
7 sections
Chapter 8: Investigating Foodborne Illness (Area D)
6 sections
Chapter 9: Performing Recall Activities (Area E)
3 sections
Chapter 10: Managing Food Defense Practices (Area F)
3 sections
Chapter 11: Responding to Emergencies (Area G)
3 sections
CP-FS Exam Details
Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS)
Administered by NEHA
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official NEHA content outline
Pathogens, growth conditions, time-temperature control, water activity, pH, and toxin formation
HACCP principles, prerequisite programs, FSMA, ISO 22000, SQF, and food defense
FDA Food Code, state/local codes, USDA jurisdiction, inspections, and enforcement
Facility layout, NSF standards, pest management, cleaning/sanitizing, waste management
Foodborne illness investigation, outbreak response, surveillance, sampling, traceback, recall
What's Included
11 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
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With detailed explanations
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What's Next After the CP-FS?
After passing the CP-FS, you can pursue these career paths
REHS/RS
Registered Environmental Health Specialist for broader environmental health scope
FSMA PCQI
Add Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for FSMA compliance
SQF Practitioner
Specialize in Safe Quality Food certification for food manufacturing
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