Enacts new Part 6A, Food Handler Training and Testing, in Article 8 of GS Chapter 130A.

Require all food handlers to successfully complete an accredited food handler training by the later or August 1, 2016, or 30 days after their date of hire, and at least once every three years thereafter. Allows the training program to be conducted by any means available and in any format. Prohibits enforcing the requirements unless there is at least one accredited training program commercially available at a cost of no more than $15 per food handler. Food handlers successfully completing the program receive a certificate, which is the only verification of successful completion necessary.

Allows food handlers to complete an employer's qualified internal food handler training program instead of the accredited training program, but the certificate of completion is valid only as long as the employee is employed with the employer.

Specifies the required content of the food handler training and test.

Requires any food establishment employing one or more food handlers to maintain documentation verifying compliance with these requirements. Specifies actions that may be taken, including a fine, if the establishment is not able to provide the required documentation.

Specifies that from July 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016, enforcement of the new Part is limited to providing education and notification to food handlers and establishments about the requirements and issuing warnings for failure to comply. Prohibits imposing fines before January 1, 2017.

Effective July 1, 2016.