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Approved for food-safety training in Nunavut. Listed by the Government of Nunavut among programs approved by the Chief Public Health Officer. Complete online, at your own pace. Certificate valid for five years.
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Your Nunavut Food Handler Certificate in four simple steps
Complete your Nunavut Food Handler Certificate online—from enrolment and training to the proctored exam and five-year certification. INDOCERT is listed among programs approved by Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer.
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Work through the online lessons whenever it suits you during your 30-day access period.
Self-paced · 24/7 accessPass the online exam
Complete the proctored 50-question final exam and achieve the required score of 70%.
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After successful completion and verification, receive your certificate, valid for five years under Nunavut’s Food Safety Regulations.
Valid for 5 years
Designed for Nunavut food-service professionals
Restaurants
Cafés
Food trucks
Catering
Grocery & deli
Institutional kitchens
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Approved food-safety training for Nunavut
Indocert Inc. is named on the Government of Nunavut’s official Food Safety webpage among training programs approved by the Chief Public Health Officer.
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Who should take food-safety training in Nunavut?
Nunavut food-premises operators must complete an approved food-safety training program. If the operator is not onsite during operating hours, at least one employee present must also have completed an approved program.
Premise operators
Food-premises operators who must complete an approved food-safety training program and hold current certification.
Owners & leaders
Owners, managers and supervisors who act as the operator or oversee the required trained coverage when the operator is away.
Food handlers
Employees designated to provide trained coverage whenever the food-premises operator is not onsite during operating hours.
People changing roles
Anyone moving into an operator, supervisor or designated-coverage role who needs approved training for their new duties.
Important: Certification must have been obtained within the previous five years, and proof must be provided when requested. Employer or operation-specific policies may require additional training.
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Food-handler requirements
- Territorial framework. Nunavut's Food Safety Regulations (Nu. Reg. 032-2023), made under the Public Health Act, govern food premises and include the Nunavut Food Retail and Food Services Code.
- Operator training. The operator of a food premises must have completed a food-safety training program approved by Nunavut's Chief Public Health Officer within the previous five years.
- Coverage when the operator is away. If the operator is not onsite during operating hours, at least one employee present at the food premises must have completed an approved food-safety training program.
- Who the rules generally cover. The regulations generally apply to premises that distribute, serve or sell food to the public or in an institution or camp, subject to stated exemptions.
Official Nunavut approval
Indocert Inc. — Food Handler Certificate (Nunavut)
Included in the Government of Nunavut's list of food-safety training programs approved by the Chief Public Health Officer.
This is general information, not legal advice. If there is any difference, the official legislation and guidance control.
11 course chapters
What the course covers
- Foodborne illness
- Food contamination: sources and prevention
- Microorganisms, biological contamination and factors affecting microbial growth
- Food-safety laws and responsibilities
- Time and temperature controls for potentially hazardous foods
- Facility and equipment
- Purchasing, receiving and storage
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Personal hygiene and behaviour: essential practices for preventing foodborne illness
- Food display, serving, dispensing and discarding
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about food handler certification in Ontario — requirements, cost, exam format, and validity. Can’t find yours? Contact our team anytime.
Yes, for food premises covered by Nunavut’s certification requirements. The operator must have completed approved food safety training within the previous five years. Whenever the operator is absent during operating hours, at least one employee present must hold qualifying certification. This does not mean every employee must be certified. Exceptions apply, including for temporary food premises.
Yes. INDOCERT is listed on the Government of Nunavut’s website among providers offering food safety training programs approved by the Chief Public Health Officer. You can verify INDOCERT’s listing on the official Food Safety page.
Yes. INDOCERT offers online food handler training and an online final exam. You can study from Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Cambridge Bay or another Nunavut community using a suitable device and internet connection. Complete the training, pass the exam and complete the required verification to receive your certificate.
INDOCERT’s food handler course costs $25 CAD. The price includes online training, the final exam and your certificate after successful completion and verification. Unlimited exam retakes are included within your 30-day access period.
Allow approximately eight hours for INDOCERT’s self-paced course. You have 30 days from registration to complete the training and final exam, allowing you to study across several sessions.
You must score at least 70% on INDOCERT’s final exam. The exam contains 50 multiple-choice questions, with 60 minutes to complete it. These are INDOCERT’s assessment requirements.
Yes. INDOCERT offers unlimited exam retakes without an additional exam fee during your 30-day course access period. Review the training materials before trying again, and complete your exam before that access period ends.
Nunavut requires qualifying certification to show that approved food safety training was completed within the previous five years. Complete approved training again before your certification falls outside that period. Proof of certification must be available to an Environmental Health Officer upon request.
No. A food handler certificate demonstrates food safety training; a food premises permit authorizes an operation that requires a permit. Nunavut food premises permits are obtained through the Department of Health and must be renewed annually. Contact your Regional Environmental Health Officer about your business’s requirements.
Nunavut food premises permits | Regional Environmental Health Officers
Nunavut defines temporary food premises as those operating for fewer than 14 days per year. Section 42’s certification requirement does not apply to these premises. However, employees who directly contact food must still have food safety training or knowledge under the applicable Code requirements. Permits and other requirements may still apply; confirm your arrangements with your Regional Environmental Health Officer.
Nunavut Food Safety Regulations and Code | Regional Environmental Health Officers
Yes. Nunavut’s regulations recognize the importance of country food and Inuit harvesting rights. Country food is generally exempt from the Food Safety Regulations, but exceptions include commercial processing and certain licensed operations. Restaurants and institutions serving country food must follow applicable requirements. A food handler certificate alone does not establish whether a particular country food activity is permitted.
The requirements depend on the food and your operation. Premises handling only qualifying low-risk foods may be exempt from the Food Safety Regulations, including the certification requirement. Nunavut allows certain low-risk homemade foods to be sold without a food premises permit. Medium- and high-risk foods generally require preparation in permitted premises, while country food has separate rules. Confirm your products and selling arrangements with your Regional Environmental Health Officer.
Nunavut homemade food guidance | Nunavut Food Safety Regulations and Code
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Understand food-handler rules and eligibility
Use these official Government of Canada and Government of Nunavut sources to understand the federal competency standard and Nunavut’s approved-training and onsite-coverage requirements.
Federal competency standard
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — section 75
For food businesses and activities covered by the federal regulations, section 75 requires people involved in manufacturing, preparing, storing, packaging or labelling food to have the competencies and qualifications necessary to carry out their duties.
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Territorial legal requirement
Nunavut Food Safety Regulations — approved training
The operator of a food premises must complete a food-safety training program approved by Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer and hold certification obtained within the previous five years. If the operator is not onsite during operating hours, at least one employee present must have completed an approved program.
Read Nunavut’s official requirementsHow the rules work together: Section 75 establishes a federal competency standard for businesses and activities covered by the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Nunavut’s Food Safety Regulations separately require approved training for the food-premises operator and trained employee coverage when the operator is offsite. These sources do not identify a general course-entry age, education prerequisite or previous food-service experience requirement. Information last reviewed: August 27, 2026.
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