The JFS Professional Program is a program in which the JFS Association certifies and registers individuals who "support the JFS Standards and the Association's activities, have sufficient knowledge of the JFS-A/B/C Standards, and are able to provide appropriate consultation and guidance based on that knowledge." These individuals then promote the dissemination of the JFS Standards and support the Association's food safety standards activities.

　

For details about this program, please refer to the [Professional Program Criteria Document].

■ JFS Professional Program Criteria Document (Japanese)

*As of May 15, 2025, the program has been updated to version 2.0, making the annual registration fee free.

■ Professional Program Information Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSbHb7hXmjA

　

To register for the JFS Professional Program, you must apply for registration and pass the required exam.

If you wish to register for the JFS Professional Program, please review the exam schedule information below and the [JFS Professional Program Application Instructions] and then apply using the JFS Professional Program Registration Application Form.

After applying, please transfer the exam fee. Please note that if the exam fee is not confirmed by the application and payment deadline, the secretariat will cancel your application.

■ (Reference) JFS Professional Program Application Instructions (Japanese)

We are currently accepting applications for the exam to be held on Tuesday, July 21st.

■ JFS Professional Program Registration and Exam Application Form [Exam Date: July 21st]

https://www.jfsm.or.jp/form_jfsprofessional/

　

The upcoming JFS Professional Program exam schedule is as follows:

[Exam Date] Tuesday, March 17, 2026 [Application and Payment Deadline] Tuesday, February 24, 2026

[Exam Date] Tuesday, July 21, 2026 [Application and Payment Deadline] Tuesday, June 23, 2026

[Exam Date] Tuesday, November 17, 2026 [Application and Payment Deadline] Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Exams are scheduled to end between 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM.

　

A list of JFS Professional Program registrants is available on this page:
https://www.jfsm.or.jp/professional/

　

For questions or inquiries, please contact the JFS Division of the JFSM Secretariat.

https://www.jfsm.or.jp/contact/

　

Disclaimer: The translation process used on this English website is partially offered by a "machine translation" for your convenience. This translated document is provided for information purposes only. In the event of a difference of interpretation or a dispute, the original Japanese version of this document is binding.