States Recognizing the CDM, CFPP Credential

As of April 2024

All 50 states must follow CMS federal guidelines as outlined in rule §483.60 Food and Nutrition Services. The following states recognize the Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) credential as one of the qualifications necessary to be a Director of Food and Nutrition Services and have adopted state-level regulations that meet or exceed the federal standards.

CDM, CFPP = Recognizes the CDM, CFPP Credential

Course = Recognizes ANFP Course

The state regulations recognize completion of the ANFP course as one of the qualifications necessary to be a director of food services.

Blank – Credential/Course not recognized

The state regulations do not recognize ANFP, ANFP course completion, or CDM, CFPP credential as one of the qualifications necessary to be a director of food services.

*Validated by the 2014 Dietary Manager Job Analysis Study performed by Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc., and required by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The CDM Certification Program is accredited by the NCCA.

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