HACCP food safety course online for Ireland
A short online course for new food handlers in Ireland, aligned with FSAI Level 1 knowledge. Pass the test and download your certificate straight away for €9.50.
Yes: Gesthos's online food safety course covers FSAI Level 1 knowledge for food handlers, as required by Regulation (EC) 852/2004, Annex II, Chapter XII. Studying and the test are free; the certificate costs €9.50 and you only pay if you pass.
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How it works
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Read 10 short modules at your own pace
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Pass the multiple-choice test
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Pay €9.50 and download your certificate with a QR code
What your certificate and card look like
You get both as a PDF as soon as you pass: the certificate to print and a pocket card for your phone, each with a QR code anyone can scan to check it is genuine.
| What it covers | The knowledge for Level 1 (Stages 1 and 2) of the FSAI Guide to Food Safety Skills (2025): personal hygiene, the 48-hour rule after illness, temperatures, cross-contamination, cleaning, deliveries, waste, the 14 allergens, HACCP basics and Irish food law. |
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| What it is not | It covers knowledge only. Your employer must still supervise you and check each Level 1 skill on the job. It is not endorsed by the FSAI or the HSE, and it does not cover Level 2, Level 3 or full HACCP training for the people who build the food safety system. |
| Which law | Regulation (EC) 852/2004, Annex II, Chapter XII, applied in Ireland with the FSAI guidance on food safety training (Level 1 for food handlers). |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this an FSAI Level 1 certificate?
The content is aligned with FSAI Level 1 knowledge. The FSAI does not issue or endorse courses, and your employer still checks the skills at work.
Do food handlers in Ireland need HACCP training?
Every food handler must be supervised and trained for their work. The FSAI guide sets out what new staff should know in their first 3 months, which is what this course covers.
Does it cover HACCP Level 2?
No. This course is for Level 1 knowledge only. Level 2 skills come later in the job and need further training.
Why does it only cost €9.50?
Because everything is online: no classroom and no trainer on site. The course and the test are free, and you only pay if you pass and want the certificate. The price includes VAT. The content follows Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 and the FSAI guidance for food handlers.
How long is the certificate valid?
There is no legal expiry date. We recommend a refresher every 3 years.
Who checks food safety training in Ireland?
Environmental health officers of the HSE, under the supervision of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. They can ask what training each food handler has had. Keep your certificate, or its QR link, with your employer's training records.
What does the certificate show and how can my employer check it?
It shows your full name, the course title, the date you passed, the topics covered and a unique number. It also has a QR code: your employer or an inspector scans it and sees on gesthos.com that the certificate exists and who it belongs to. You get it as a PDF to print or keep on your phone, together with a pocket card.
What happens if I fail the test?
Nothing, and it costs nothing. The course and the test are free, so you can read the module you got wrong and try again as many times as you need. You only pay the €9.50 for the certificate once you have passed, and you download it straight away.