CT SB00901

Adopts and administers the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code by reference as Connecticut's state food code, effective July 1, 2018, for regulating food establishments.

Establishes a food inspector certification program requiring applicants to have a bachelor's degree or three years of regulatory food protection experience, complete training, and pass field standardization inspections, with certifications renewed every three years.

Requires Class 2, 3, and 4 food establishments to employ a certified food protection manager who has passed an accredited food protection manager certification program.

Implements risk-based inspection schedules: Class 1 establishments inspected every 360 days, Class 2 every 180 days, Class 3 every 120 days, and Class 4 every 90 days.

Exempts certain operations from certified food manager requirements, including soup kitchens relying on volunteers, nonprofit meal programs, bed and breakfast establishments with owner occupancy, and noncommercial functions like bake sales and potluck suppers.