DEH Resumes Food Hygiene Training 2026

The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) is pleased to announce the resumption of its Food Hygiene Training sessions as part of its ongoing commitment to safeguarding public health and strengthening food safety standards across the Cayman Islands.

Registration is now open for the Food Handler training sessions scheduled to be conducted over the next three months from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the top floor of (upstairs) the Red Cross Building in George Town on the following dates:

• January 12 & 19, 2026

• February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2026

• March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026

This training is a mandatory requirement for all individuals employed in food preparation, handling and service industry. It equips participants with sufficient knowledge to prevent food-borne illness caused by food-borne pathogens and other contaminants. After expiry, food handlers must renew their certification, which is valid for three (3) years.

Business owners and food business operators are encouraged to act now and register all their food handling personnel for this important training programme, as the DEH requires all personnel handling food to be trained and certified.

A registration cost of $15 per person which covers all materials and fees should be paid at DEH headquarters, located at 580 North Sound Road, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

For additional information, please contact the DEH at 949-6696, email us at dehcustomerservice@gov.ky , visit the DEH’s website at www.gov.ky/deh  or message our

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