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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Documents you need
Identification card · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
Meist kostenlos (Krankenkasse/Behörde)
Schedule an appointment for a health education session at the public health department
Online instruction is also available in many states.
Attend the training session
Information on health requirements and restrictions on work activities pursuant to Section 43 of the IfSG.
Receive a certificate
Applies indefinitely to the initial training; employers must provide annual refresher training.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
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)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
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.