Mission: Educate and Empower Food Handler Professionals and Managers in Food Safety as to Protect Public Health and Promote Business Success The ServSafe program is the industry's premiere food safety education and training program. The Program covers the flow of food from the time you purchase your products until the meals reach your customers' tables. With the September 1, 2012 NC adoption of FDA Food Code, all food service establishments are required to have a person in charge on every shift certified and proficient in Food Safety Protection. In North Carolina, your restaurant or food service establishment is required to have a certified "PIC" - Person In Charge. Avoid a critical violation and a 2-point deduction by making sure you have a Person in Charge who is properly