Pursuant To: Rules Governing the Food Protection and Sanitation of Food Establishments, 15A NCAC 18A .2600; 2009 FDA Food CodeSource: Larry D. Michael, Food Protection and Facilities Branch Head Environmental Health Section Division of Public HealthDiscussion and Rationale:On Sept. 1, 2012, the Commission for Public Health adopted the 2009 FDA Food Code by reference with amendments, additions, and deletions. Rule .2652(4)(C) delayed the effective date of the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirements to Jan. 1, 2014.