In accordance with section 381.0101, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 64E-18, Florida Administrative Code, environmental health professional certifications for food protection and onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS) expire September 30 of odd numbered years.
The expiration date for the current cycle is September 30, 2027.
Once an individual is certified, they are required to obtain 24 contact hours of continuing education relating to public health and environmental health principles, within the previous two-year cycle, for each primary program area in which they are certified.
Contact hours may be obtained by completing in-person training presentations, online educational courses, and approved articles and quizzes found in some environmental health journals that are related to an acceptable subject area.
How to Renew
All renewal applications and payments must be postmarked no later than the close of business on September 30, 2027.
All certified environmental health professionals (CEHP), except for first-time renewals, are required to renew their CEHP certification by submitting an application, proof of obtaining the required contact hours, and a $25 renewal fee.
Each section of this application must be fully completed, including Part III: Summary of Training Programs Attended.
Mail the completed packet with the required documentation and any applicable fees to:
Florida Department of Health
Facility Programs, Attn: CEHP
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A08
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1710
First-Time Renewal
Individuals who are renewing for the first time may use either the FDA OTED (Food Protection) or FOWA (OSTDS) prerequisite training courses they’ve previously completed towards the continuing education hours needed for renewal.
Renewal for Registered Sanitarians and Registered Environmental Health Specialists
CEHPs holding an active registered sanitarian (RS) or registered environmental health specialist (REHS) credential issued by the Florida Environmental Health Association (FEHA) or National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) must submit proof of a current RS or REHS credential along with their completed application. Individuals with these credentials do not have to pay a renewal fee.
Sample CEPH Renewal Applications
Please use the following links to access a sample CEHP renewal application that provides examples of training course entries:
Contact Hours
Only courses that have an acceptable subject area may be counted towards your contact hours.
Acceptable Subject Areas
Acceptable forms of continuing education are related to the following subject areas: food; water; environmental epidemiology; wastewater; solid waste management; air, vector, and pest control; biomedical waste; body art; hazardous materials; hazardous waste management; and emergency preparedness
Your continuing education can also be specific to the following environmental health subject areas: radiation, housing and institutional health and safety, occupational health and safety, program planning, industrial hygiene, legal aspects related to environmental health, and general environmental health and scientific concepts.
Microsoft Excel – updated September 28, 2026
Tabs near the bottom of the spreadsheet list each course provider.
Select the corresponding tab to access the course provider’s training.
Contact Hours: Biennial Period
Only contact hours received within the biennial period in which the certification was obtain may be used for renewal.