Apply for a medical certificate
Certificate issued under the Infection Protection Act for individuals working in the food industry (commonly referred to as a “health certificate”).
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Meist kostenlos (Krankenkasse/Behörde)
How to proceed
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Schedule an appointment for a health education session at the public health department
Online instruction is also available in many states.
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Attend the training session
Information on health requirements and restrictions on work activities pursuant to Section 43 of the IfSG.
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Receive a certificate
Applies indefinitely to the initial training; employers must provide annual refresher training.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
People who handle food as part of their professional or volunteer work (restaurants, cafeterias, catering services, etc.).
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 98.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Training not completed in time before starting work
- •Proof not on file with the employer
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Questions & Answers
How long is the certificate valid?▼
The initial training must have taken place no more than three months prior to the start of employment; thereafter, the employer is responsible for providing annual training.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesministerium für Gesundheit
- Data quality
- 91 %