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FOODSAFE Level 1 BC Online, Same Day
CERTIFY IN AS LITTLE AS 6 HOURS! Same-day FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate, valid 5 years across Canada.
In BC this credential is often called a food safe certificate BC, and FOODSAFE Level 1 is the official name for it.
6 hrs
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Includes free WHMIS 2015 ($24.95 value)
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Enter your email, complete checkout at $49.95, and log in immediately. Start your FOODSAFE Level 1 course the moment you pay.
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Take the Exam on Any Device
Webcam-proctored final exam on your phone, tablet, or laptop anywhere in BC. Available 24/7 with unlimited retakes.
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Print Your Certificate
Instant digital download after passing. Print your wall certificate and wallet card. Show to your BC employer and Environmental Health Officers from any BC regional health authority.
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Take the whole course and the proctored exam online. Retake the exam as many times as you need to pass, free.
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In as little as 6 hours, you can complete the FOODSAFE Level 1 course and exam and receive your certification.
Course details
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About the course
The FOODSAFE Level 1 course prepares food workers with practical, engaging training built on the latest learning technology, not slides you click through.
- Format: Online
- Devices: phone, tablet, laptop (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac)
- Teaching methods: interactive activities, audio, video, full-text
- Length: about 5 hours, start and stop as needed
Course modules
- Module 1: Introduction to Food Safety
- Module 2: Food Safety Laws
- Module 3: Food Borne Illness
- Module 4: Microbial Food Borne Illnesses
- Module 5: Safe Food Handling
- Module 6: Prevention of Food Contamination
- Module 7: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
- Module 8: Cleaning and Sanitizing in a Food Premise
- Module 9: Personal Hygiene of Food Handlers
- Module 10: Maintenance of Food Premises
- Module 11: Proctored Exam
Certificate preview
Pass the exam and your certificate is ready the same day. No waiting, no mailing. Reprint anytime from your dashboard.
- 1Log in to your account
- 2Open the Certificates tab on your dashboard
- 3Print or download your wall certificate and wallet card
Who should take this in British Columbia
In British Columbia, every food service operator and at least one employee on every shift must hold a valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate or an approved equivalent, under the BC Food Premises Regulation. The five BC regional health authorities enforce this.
"Every operator of a food service establishment, and at least one employee on every shift, must hold a FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate, or a certificate recognized as equivalent."BC Food Premises Regulation
Contact a health inspector
Call and speak with a Certified Public Health Inspector about the course or about staying compliant, whether you run a food truck or a 40-location franchise. Most online courses do not offer this.
Call 1-866-293-6222
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BC bundle
Two certificates, one price
Save $24.95 vs. buying separately. WHMIS auto-included with every FOODSAFE Level 1 BC purchase. It is the lowest-priced FOODSAFE Level 1 bundle in BC.
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BC FAQs
FOODSAFE Level 1 BC FAQs
Common questions from BC food workers and employers.
Is FOODSAFE Level 1 required in BC?
Yes. Under the BC Food Premises Regulation, every food service establishment in British Columbia must have at least one employee on every shift holding a valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate or an approved equivalent. The five BC regional health authorities (Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health, Island Health, Interior Health, and Northern Health) enforce this rule across all restaurants, cafés, food trucks, catering operations, daycares, and care facilities serving food.
What is FOODSAFE Level 1?
FOODSAFE Level 1 is British Columbia's provincial food safety certification program. It is an initiative of the Province of BC, managed by the BC FOODSAFE Secretariat with the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), the BC regional health authorities, and food service industry associations. The certificate is required for food handlers and supervisors in BC food service establishments.
Is a FOODSAFE Level 1 the same as a food safe certificate in BC?
Yes. In British Columbia the official credential is called FOODSAFE Level 1, but most people search for it as a food safe certificate BC. They are the same thing. When a BC employer or your regional health authority (Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, Island Health, Interior Health, or Northern Health) asks for your food safe certificate, the FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate is what satisfies that requirement. One course, valid 5 years, accepted province-wide.
Is the Probe It FOODSAFE Level 1 course accepted across BC?
Yes. Our FOODSAFE Level 1 course meets BC's provincial training standard under the Food Premises Regulation. Environmental Health Officers from all five BC regional health authorities recognize the certificate during routine and complaint-driven inspections at food premises across every BC city and town.
What is the difference between FOODSAFE Level 1 and a Food Handlers Certificate?
FOODSAFE Level 1 is the specific provincial standard used in British Columbia. In other Canadian provinces it is called a Food Handlers Certificate. They cover the same core food safety topics. In BC, the credential you need is FOODSAFE Level 1 or an approved equivalent.
How long does the FOODSAFE Level 1 course take to complete?
Register in 30 seconds, complete the FOODSAFE Level 1 course in about 6 hours, and download your certificate the same day. Many BC food workers finish in one sitting and start working immediately at food premises across the province.
How much does FOODSAFE Level 1 cost?
The FOODSAFE Level 1 BC course is $49.95 CAD as a one-time purchase. This includes a free WHMIS 2015 certificate (a $24.95 value). No subscription, no hidden fees, free exam retakes, and a money-back guarantee if your BC regional health authority does not accept the certificate.
How long is the FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate valid for?
Your FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate is valid for 5 years across British Columbia and all 13 Canadian provinces and territories. The included WHMIS certificate is valid for 1 year and should be renewed annually.
Is the certificate accepted by all BC regional health authorities?
Yes. Our FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate is accepted by all five BC regional health authorities: Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health, Island Health, Interior Health, and Northern Health. If you change jobs or move to another BC city, your certificate stays valid province-wide.
Your FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate is recognized by all five BC regional health authorities and across all 13 Canadian provinces and territories. One course, accepted nationwide.
Ready to get certified in BC?
Same-day FOODSAFE Level 1 BC. Also known as FOODSAFE course BC and food safety training BC. Free WHMIS included. Accepted by all five BC regional health authorities under the BC Food Premises Regulation.