That’s
why the Food Handler Course (FHC) is not just a “nice to have”.
It is the first and most essential training every food handler in Malaysia must
take.
Here
are 5 powerful reasons why your team must complete FHC — and how this one
course can protect your business, your customers, and your reputation.
1.
It’s the Law: Avoid RM10,000 Fine or Imprisonment
According
to Regulation 30, Food Hygiene Regulations 2009, every food handler in Malaysia
must:
- Attend a Food
Handler Course (FHC)
- Obtain the
attendance certificate before starting work
Failing
to do so may result in:
- ❌ Fine not
exceeding RM10,000, or
- ❌ Imprisonment up
to 2 years
Besides
meeting legal requirements, FHC teaches staff the exact hygiene practices that
Health Inspectors check during premise inspections.
For
example, food handlers will learn:
- Food must be
stored 20 cm above the floor and 15 cm away from the wall
Ignoring
simple requirements like this can cause the business owner to be fined during
inspection — something easily avoided when staff are properly trained.
2.
Prevent Food Poisoning & Protect Your Customers
Food
handlers are the first line of defence against food contamination.
In
FHC, they learn essential practices such as:
- Wearing proper
attire
- Keeping
fingernails short
- Avoiding
accessories
- Practising the
7-step handwashing method
- Not handling food
when sick
- Preventing
cross-contamination
- Safe food storage
& temperature control
When
these habits become part of daily routine, the risk of food poisoning drops
dramatically.
This
doesn’t just protect customers —
it protects your business from complaints, bad reviews, and legal consequences.
3.
Elevate Your Business Image & Build Customer Trust
Your
food handlers represent your brand — whether they work:
- On stage (dining
area), or
- Backstage
(kitchen/food preparation area)
Trained
food handlers create a positive impression:
- They look
professional
- They work cleanly
- They follow proper
hygiene procedures
- They handle food
confidently
Customers
notice these things.
o
A
clean, well-organised environment naturally attracts repeat customers and
retains loyal ones.
o
Your
business reputation grows when customers feel safe eating your food.
4.
Essential for Food Safety Certifications & Business Licenses
FHC
certificates are required for many applications in Malaysia’s food industry,
including:
- Homebased Food
(home-based food business)
- BeSS (restaurant)
- Trust MyCatering
(catering)
- MeSTI (Food
Processors)
- GMP (Food
Processors)
- HACCP (Food
Processors)
- Export
Establishment (Food Processors)
- School canteen
tender
- Restaurant /
cafeteria business licence
Auditors
and municipal officers will check every staff member’s certificate.
Missing FHC certificates can delay approval or cause the application to fail.
In
other words:
FHC is not optional —
it is a mandatory document for almost all food business approvals in Malaysia.
5.
FHC as a Recruitment Screening Tool (Real Case Story)
Here
is a true story from one of my loyal clients.
He
hired a new staff member who looked promising:
smart, polite, and hardworking.
He
sent the new recruit to my FHC class.
The
next day, the boss realised something was wrong:
Despite
learning the correct food handling practices,
the new staff did the opposite:
- Wore accessories
- Applied nail
polish
- Kept long
fingernails
- Ignored hygiene
instructions
The
boss thought I taught the wrong things — so I personally “interviewed” the
staff again.
She admitted she understood everything taught in class,
but still decided not to follow proper hygiene.
Even
after reminders, she continued the same behaviour.
Eventually,
the boss terminated her employment.
The
lesson?
Requesting
staff to attend FHC can reveal:
- Their true
attitude
- Their willingness
to follow rules
- Their suitability
for long-term employment
It’s
better to find out early than after confirmation.
FHC
Certificate: A Lifetime Licence in the Food Industry
The
FHC certificate is:
- Valid for life
- Accepted
nationwide
- Recognised by Health
departments
- As important as
your “IC” in the food industry
No
renewal required.
One course, lifelong use.
So
why not get certified?
Ready
to Get Certified? Join Our Next Food Handler Course (FHC)
📍 Available: online via Zoom & offline
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Suitable for all food handlers, business owners & new recruits
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Fee: RM50 per person / RM52 per person (HRD Corp claimable)
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