In 1996 / 1997 The Campbell bill was introduced
In California
This is a State Law  NRFSP is an approved course in California
There are several Courses approved that will let you be in compliance with the law. NRFSP is the original course.We have been teaching the course since 1997

AB1978 (Campbell) California Uniform Retail Food Facilities Law California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 7, Chapter 4, Article 1 Food handlers/Food Service Managers Section 113716

How does this law affect food facilities?
1. Each food facility shall have at least one owner or employee certified in food safety. (1/1/2000) Topics must include: foodborne illness; time and temperature relationship; personal hygiene and food safety; prevention of food contamination; cleaning/sanitizing; facility/ equipment/operational issues.

2. A certified person can only represent one facility. This person need not be present during all hours of operation.
3. The certificate must be on file at the facility.

4. New facilities, change of ownership or departure of certified owner/ employee will have 60 days to meet compliance for certification, as of 1/1/2000.

When does your certificate expire
5. Food safety certificates issued  before 06/01/2004 are valid for three (3) years from date of issuance. Food safety certificates issued after 06/2004 are valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance. Food safety certificates clearly identified with an expiration date are no longer valid after the date indicated. Applicable to: Food establishments where unpackaged food is prepared, handled or served (Sec. 13780) Mobile Food Preparation Unit (Sec. 113815) Stationary Mobile Food Preparation Unit (Sec. 1131815) Commissary (Sec. 113750)