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Food Handling Licence (Category B)
For everyone who prepares or handles open food. 20 questions, 50% to pass.
Facts checked against the sources below on 23 October 2026. Independent guide, not affiliated with the Government of Malta or any provider. Rules change: confirm with the official body before you pay.
| Who needs it | Employees of all levels who prepare, handle or have access to open food: fresh cream, custard, meat, poultry, eggs, fish, cheese. Required under Legal Notice 178/2001 before you can be registered as a food handler. |
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| What it is | A short course designed by the Food Safety Commission, about 5 hours including the exam, delivered by licensed providers online or in class. |
| Pass mark | 20 multiple choice questions, 50% to pass. |
| Fee | About €28 to €30 at providers, exam included. The licence card follows in 15 to 17 working days. |
| Where | Licensed training providers in English, Maltese and Italian; registration with the Environmental Health Directorate. |
| Validity | 5 years. |
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