Instruction and written certification pursuant to Section 43 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) for individuals who wish to work in the food industry or in institutional food service.
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
20–30 €, gilt lebenslang für die Erstbelehrung
Information session at the public health department or an accredited agency
Employees must attend the initial training in person; subsequent training sessions may be conducted by the employer.
Received instruction and written certification
Costs approximately €20–30 and is valid for life for the initial training.
Submit the certificate to your employer
The employer must review the certificate before the employee begins work.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Individuals who are working in the food retail, restaurant, or institutional food service sectors for the first time.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 1 day
Success rate
approx. 98.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
The initial training is a one-time event. However, the employer must conduct and document follow-up training annually.