States Recognizing the CDM, CFPP Credential

All 50 states must follow CMS federal guidelines as outlined in rule §483.60 Food and Nutrition Services. The following states recognize the Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) credential as one of the qualifications necessary to be a Director of Food and Nutrition Services and have adopted state-level regulations that meet or exceed the federal standards.

CDM, CFPP = Recognizes the CDM, CFPP Credential

Course = Recognizes ANFP Course

The state regulations recognize completion of the ANFP course as one of the qualifications necessary to be a director of food services.

Blank – Credential/Course not recognized

The state regulations do not recognize ANFP, ANFP course completion, or CDM, CFPP credential as one of the qualifications necessary to be a director of food services.

State

Alaska

Arkansas

California

Delaware

Florida

Hawaii

Illinois

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Maine

Maryland

Mississippi

New Hampshire

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

West Virginia

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