A1: Food Handler’s Training (FHT) is the MANDATORY training that any food handler who works in any food premises in Malaysia has to undergo. This requirement is outlined in Regulation 30 of Food Hygiene Regulations (FHR) 2009.

A2: According to the interpretation of FHR 2009, a “food handler” includes any one who –

a.      directly involved in food preparation,

b.      comes into contact with food or food contact surfaces,

c.      handles packaged food, unpackaged food or appliances,

in any food premises.

A3: Food handlers can undergo this training at any training provider (Sekolah Latihan Pengendali Makanan – SLPM) approved by Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia. The list of approved SPLM can be downloaded at Food Safety and Quality Division, MOH ‘s website (fsq.moh.gov.my).

Win Synergy Training Sdn Bhd is one of the MOH approved service provider (A/K/018). If you wish to undergo this training, you can register yourself via https://winsynergy.com.my/register

A4: The duration of the training is not less than three (3) hours.

A5: The fee for the training is RM50.00 per participant and the fee is fixed by MOH.

A6: At this moment, a food handler only has to undergo this training once in a life time, subjected to the provision in Regulation 30(2) that states The Minister may, if he thinks necessary, require any food handler’s  training any additional training in any institution approved by the Director.

A7: Any food handler who works in any food premises that fails to undergo this training commits an offence and shall, upon conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit (RM10,000.00) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two (2) years.

A8: According to the interpretation of FHR 2009, a  “proprietor” means any person who owns or operate a food business, or if that person cannot be identified, a person in charge of the food business.

A9: According to the interpretation of FHR 2009, an “owner” means any person for the time being receiving a rent of any food premises,  whether on his own account or as an agent or trustee or as receiver, or receive the rent if the land or house comprised in the premises is let to a tenant.

A10: According to Regulation 11(1)(b), FHR 2009, a proprietor, owner or occupier shall not employ or allow any food handler to work in his food premise unless the food handler has undergone a FHT as required under Regulation 30 of FHR 2009.

A11: Any food handler who works in any food premises that fails to undergo this training commits an offence and shall, upon conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit (RM10,000.00) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two (2) years.