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Crete Mandates Food Safety Training Starting July 30

Thursday, 2 July 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

The Heraklion Chamber of Commerce Training Center is running a mandatory food hygiene and safety seminar for employees working in food businesses across Crete, starting July 30, 2026. The course is delivered entirely online via live distance learning and covers food safety standards set by EFET, the Greek Food Safety Authority. While the seminar targets food industry workers rather than tourists, its broader impact is positive for visitors: businesses whose staff complete this certified training are better equipped to meet official hygiene standards. Tourists dining out in Heraklion and across Crete can look for establishments where staff hold up-to-date EFET certification as a sign of compliance with national food safety regulations.

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