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Argentine municipal food safety training initiatives

Overview

Municipalities across Argentina are implementing training programs to facilitate food handler certifications in compliance with the Argentine Food Code.

In Río Grande, the municipality has introduced a mandatory online course through the Directorate of Bromatology. To obtain the non-transferable certification, which is valid nationwide for three years, residents must complete online training, pass an exam, and provide a medical certificate confirming fitness for food handling.

Other municipalities, such as Famaillá and Colón, are also conducting specialized training. In Famaillá, programs cover food safety, quality, and nutritional labeling for entrepreneurs and street vendors. Following Decree 697/2026, these certificates are now permanent and no longer require periodic renewal. In Colón, training focuses on Good Manufacturing Practices for staff in community dining halls, nurseries, and local schools, coordinated with provincial authorities.

Entities

Secretariat of Health · Directorate of Bromatology · ICAB · Famaillá · Colón

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Argentina municipalities provide food safety training

    Municipalities in Argentina are providing food safety training to help vendors and kitchen staff obtain mandatory national food handler certifications.

  2. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Río Grande offers mandatory food handling certification training

    The Municipality of Río Grande offers year-round online training to obtain the mandatory Safe Food Handling Card, required by the Argentine Food Code for all food industry workers.

Sources

03442.com.ar · airelibre.com.ar · canalc.com.ar · comunicaciontucuman.gob.ar · elfarodemelilla.es · elfueguino.com.ar · laverdadonline.com · radiouniversidad.com.ar · todoriesgo.com.ar · vocesyapuntes.com