Complete the training required under the Infectious Diseases Control Act in Merzig-Wadern is handled by Gesundheitsamt Merzig-Wadern (zuständig für Merzig-Wadern); in the region it currently takes about approx. 1 weeks.
Quick answer
Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Costs
20–60 € je nach Gemeinde
approx. 1 weeks in Merzig-Wadern
In Merzig-Wadern we expect around approx. 1 weeks processing time – based on reports from the region, not on official figures.
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
Schedule an appointment with the public health department
In many places, this is also available as an online course.
Complete the training
Information on restrictions on activities and employment, as well as hygiene requirements.
Keep the certificate
Must be submitted to the employer before starting work.
Who is eligible?
Persons who are professionally involved in the production, processing, or distribution of certain foods.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
20–60 €, depending on the municipality.
Usually about 7 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Regional specifics
Registration of the business with the food safety authority