Food Handler Certificate in Spain (carné de manipulador de alimentos)

If you are going to work with food in Spain or the Canary Islands — bar, restaurant, hotel, kitchen or shop — employers will ask for the «carné de manipulador de alimentos». You can get it online today.

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Is it required?

EU Regulation (EC) 852/2004 requires food handlers to be trained in food hygiene, and in Spain Royal Decree 109/2010 lets that training be given by companies or training providers. Employers and health inspectors ask you to prove it with a certificate.

How it works

Sign up with your name and email, study the course, take the multiple-choice exam (as many attempts as you need) and, when you pass, download your certificate and card with a QR code. It takes about 30 minutes. The course is in Spanish; your browser can translate it.

Price

The course and exam are free. You only pay €7.50 for the certificate, and only if you pass.

Study and take the exam for free. Pay €7.50 only if you pass.

Start free · certificate €7.50

FAQ

Is it valid in the Canary Islands?

Yes. The same rules apply in every region of Spain, including the Canary and Balearic Islands.

How long is it valid?

Our certificate is valid for 2 years, and we remind you before it expires.

How much does it cost?

The course and exam are free. The certificate costs €7.50 and is only paid when you pass.

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