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For anyone who needs an instruction before starting a job that involves food. Complete it online, verify your identity and download your certificate right away.
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When do you need an initial instruction?
You need an initial instruction under § 43 IfSG when you start, for the first time, an activity that brings you into contact with certain foods or work materials. This applies, for example, to jobs in gastronomy, kitchens, catering, bakeries, food retail, care facilities, daycare centres or communal catering.
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An initial instruction under § 43 IfSG is required by anyone who must be instructed before starting an activity involving food for the first time - for example in gastronomy, kitchens, catering, bakeries, food retail, care facilities, daycare centres or communal catering.
You can complete the course in under 15 minutes after successful online identification.
You can complete the course in under 15 minutes after successful online identification.
The initial instruction is unlimited in time; for the activity, however, regular follow-up instructions pursuant to § 43 IfSG are required (usually every two years through the employer).
You just need to upload a picture of the front side and, if necessary, the back side of your ID and take a selfie. Make sure you have good lighting for the photo and that your image is clearly visible.
The instruction is conducted by a locally competent physician commissioned by the public health office. You confirm your area of jurisdiction at booking. The issued certificate is valid nationwide.
After successfully completing the training, you can directly download the certificate, which confirms participation and completion of the infection protection training, and you will also have access to the download link at any time later. This health certificate is digitally signed by an authorized German doctor and, after proper instruction pursuant to §§ 42, 43 IfSG, is valid nationwide and accepted by employers and authorities as proof. To provide proof, you must print the certificate, sign it yourself, and present it in paper form to your employer & the health authority during an inspection.
You can take the test on any PC, laptop, or mobile phone. Just make sure you have access to your email account.
Before working in the food sector for the first time, a training session and certificate according to § 43 Abs. 1 of the Infection Protection Act from the responsible health authority are required.
Which languages are available?
German, English, Polish, Albanian, Hungarian, Romanian, Turkish, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese
Who needs an initial instruction?
An initial instruction under § 43 IfSG is required by anyone who must be instructed before starting an activity involving food for the first time - for example in gastronomy, kitchens, catering, bakeries, food retail, care facilities, daycare centres or communal catering.
How do I get access to the course?
You can complete the course in under 15 minutes after successful online identification.
How long does the course take?
You can complete the course in under 15 minutes after successful online identification.
How long is the initial instruction valid?
The initial instruction is unlimited in time; for the activity, however, regular follow-up instructions pursuant to § 43 IfSG are required (usually every two years through the employer).
How does online identification work?
You just need to upload a picture of the front side and, if necessary, the back side of your ID and take a selfie. Make sure you have good lighting for the photo and that your image is clearly visible.
Can I take the course from anywhere?
The instruction is conducted by a locally competent physician commissioned by the public health office. You confirm your area of jurisdiction at booking. The issued certificate is valid nationwide.
Will I receive a written certificate?
After successfully completing the training, you can directly download the certificate, which confirms participation and completion of the infection protection training, and you will also have access to the download link at any time later. This health certificate is digitally signed by an authorized German doctor and, after proper instruction pursuant to §§ 42, 43 IfSG, is valid nationwide and accepted by employers and authorities as proof. To provide proof, you must print the certificate, sign it yourself, and present it in paper form to your employer & the health authority during an inspection.
On which devices can the test be performed?
You can take the test on any PC, laptop, or mobile phone. Just make sure you have access to your email account.
What does the Infection Protection Act state?
Before working in the food sector for the first time, a training session and certificate according to § 43 Abs. 1 of the Infection Protection Act from the responsible health authority are required.
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