HACCP food hygiene course - In English

Yes.

Since October 1, 2012, French regulation requires at least one trained person per food establishment.

This obligation applies to:

• Restaurants

• Snack bars and fast-food outlets

• Catering businesses

• Food trucks

• Bakeries offering prepared food

• Bed & Breakfast offering meals

The training must comply with European Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 on food hygiene.

At the end of the course, you receive your official food hygiene certificate, valid throughout France.

This course is designed for:

• Restaurant owners and future restaurateurs

• Kitchen managers

• Food business operators

• Catering professionals

• Employees working in food preparation areas

No prerequisites are required.

The course is delivered entirely in English and adapted to international entrepreneurs operating in France.

This mandatory food hygiene course covers:

Regulatory Framework

• French and European food hygiene regulations

• Official controls and inspections

• Responsibilities of food business operators

Food Microbiology

• Main foodborne pathogens

• Micro-organism growth conditions

• Food poisoning risks (TIAC)

HACCP Method

• The 7 HACCP principles

• Hazard analysis

• Critical Control Points (CCPs)

• Preventive measures

Practical Implementation

• Good hygiene practices

• Cleaning and disinfection procedures

• Temperature control

• Food traceability

• Allergen management

• Building your Plan de Maîtrise Sanitaire

The objective is not only to understand the rules, but to apply them directly to your establishment.

We use a structured, action-oriented approach (API method) : 

1. Acquire knowledge 

You acquire essential knowledge about food safety, microbiological risks and legal obligations.

2. Plan 

You start structuring your hygiene procedures and drafting your sanitation plan.

3. Implement

With trainer guidance, you validate your approach and ensure it complies with French standards.

This method allows you to leave the course with concrete tools, not just theoretical knowledge.

Our HACCP training in English costs:

€500 – 14 hours – In Toulouse

Funding may be available depending on your professional status:

• France Travail

• AGEFICE

• FAFCEA

• OPCOs

We can assist you with funding applications.

To successfully complete the course:

• Full attendance during the two training days is required

• You must actively participate in practical exercises

• You must pass a final multiple-choice test

Your official HACCP certificate is issued at the end of the course.

Unlike the Permis d’Exploitation, the HACCP certificate does not expire.

Registration is possible until the day before the course, subject to availability.

After registration, you will receive:

• Your invoice (if applicable)

• Confirmation of your booking

• Practical information about the course location and schedule

Early registration is recommended due to limited seating.

If you have a disability, please contact our dedicated accessibility officer.

Stéphane GELY : +33(0)6.66.72.26.60.

We will assess your needs and adapt the training conditions whenever possible to ensure optimal learning conditions.

For more information about our accessibility policy, please consult our dedicated page (in French)