This page summarizes information about the food and beverage manufacturing skills exam.For more details, please refer to the official page.
※According to OTAFF's official information as of August 24, 2026, domestic exams have been held since June 23, 2026, while overseas exams are announced by Prometric.
| Category | Content | Target Countries and Venues | Detailed Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Domestic exams have been held since June 23, 2026. Check venues and available booking slots in OTAFF's announcements and Prometric's domestic schedule. | Japan | Domestic Exam News |
| Overseas |
FY2026 October-November Exams Exam period: 2026/10/1 ～ 2026/11/30 Booking: Check Prometric country-specific information |
Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar |
Overseas Exam News |
※Check the latest detailed exam dates and venues on the OTAFF official page and Prometric test page.
Japan: 8,000Yen (tax included)
Outside Japan: The fee differs depending on the country where you take the exam. Check the fee by country on Prometric's exam fee page.
Reference Examples: Indonesia IDR 450,000, Philippines PHP 1,700
Check the pass/fail result in the exam result notice. For domestic exams, check within five business days after the exam; for overseas exams, check the exam information and your My Page.
| Exam Subjects |
Written Exam Practical Exam |
| Test Time | 70 minutes total for the written exam and practical exam |
| Options | 3 Choices |
| Language | Japanese (with furigana for kanji) |
| Category |
1) Basic knowledge of food safety and quality control, basic general hygiene management, basic manufacturing process control, and HACCP-based hygiene management Chapters 1 to 3 of the study text are covered. 2) Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health |
| Number of Questions and Points | The official page lists the number of questions and point table. |
| Passing Criteria | 15098 points or more out of the full score (65% or higher correct answer rate) |
| Test Method | CBT Method |
| Retaking the Exam | You cannot retake the same industry exam for 45 days from the day after the previous exam date. You can retake it from day 46. |
I could not confirm the release of a separate sample question PDF.