Anyone who works commercially with certain foods, for example in restaurants, kitchens and canteens, bakeries or butcher’s shops, needs an initial briefing under § 43 of the German Infection Protection Act (IfSG) before starting work. We offer this briefing in our practice.
What is the initial briefing?
The initial briefing replaces the former health certificate. We inform you orally and in writing about which diseases can be transmitted through food, how to recognise their symptoms, when you are not allowed to work with food and which hygiene rules are important. You then declare in writing that you know of no reasons for a work ban. You then receive the certificate.
Good to know
- Only the public health office or a doctor commissioned by it may give the initial briefing.
- The certificate must not be older than three months when you start work.
- Your employer is responsible for the follow-up briefings every two years.
- Please book an appointment. The briefing is given in German.
Costs
The briefing is not covered by health insurance. We offer it as a self-pay service (IGeL). We will be happy to tell you about the costs in advance.