Food personnel; registration for instruction in accordance with the Infection Protection Act

Instruction in accordance with the Infection Protection Act (online)
Appointment booking for instruction according to IfSG
Encrypted e-mail communication with the public health department
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  • Brief description

    If you are working or being employed in the food sector for the first time, you will need a certificate from the public health department confirming that you have been instructed in infection protection.

  • Description

    Anyone whose job involves direct contact with certain foodstuffs as defined in Section 42 (2) of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) must comply with special infection hygiene measures and precautions to ensure the safe handling of foodstuffs. Instruction in accordance with Section 43 (1) IfSG will teach you the most important measures to minimize the risk of infection when working with food in a professional or commercial capacity.

    If you wish to start certain professional or commercial activities in which you produce, handle or place food on the market or come into contact with it, for example, or if you are employed in the kitchens of restaurants and other facilities that cater for the communal catering of people, you will need a current certificate of instruction in accordance with Section 43 (1) IfSG from the health authority responsible for you, or from doctors appointed by them, which is not older than three months before starting the activity.

    After starting work and every two years, you must be instructed accordingly by your employer in accordance with Section 43 (4) IfSG. The certificate of instruction and the documentation of the last instruction by the employer must be kept by the employer and presented to the competent authority on request (Section 43 (5) IfSG).

    Further information can be obtained from your local health authority.

    In many cities and districts, it is also possible to take part in the training online. Following the online instruction, you will receive a certificate of successful participation after passing a short online test.

    Special information for - District of Bad Tölz Wolfratshausen

    Instruction according to § 43 IfSG

    If you work commercially with certain foods and come into contact with them or want to work in the kitchens of restaurants or in communal catering facilities, you need a certificate of successful participation in an instruction course on infection protection measures from the responsible health authority.

    As a rule, the health authority where you have your permanent residence is responsible; alternatively, this instruction can also be given by a doctor in private practice who is authorized by the health authority. The list of authorized doctors can be found in the "Forms" section.
    You can find answers to specific questions and book an appointment for IFSG instruction by clicking on the button above. Participation without prior registration is not possible.

    Minors require a declaration of consent from a parent. The template for this can also be found in the "Forms" section.

    To contact the responsible office, please use the "Encrypted e-mail communication with the public health department" button.

    To summarize:

    • Instruction takes place on Mondays at 2:00 pm
    • Registration: Use our online appointment booking
    • Alternative: Instruction from authorized registered doctors
    • Online courses (button "Instruction according to the Infection Protection Act Online"). Costs: €28,- ATTENTION: free instruction for students who are taking part in a vocational orientation measure (internships in the food sector) is only possible on site.

     

    Hygiene at club celebrations and festivals

    Helpers at club parties and celebrations must take a few precautions when handling food.

    In the further links you will find guidelines for club celebrations and for the safe handling of food - for volunteers at club celebrations and similar events.

  • Prerequisites

    If you would like to take part in an online course, you will generally need:

    • PC, notebook, tablet or smartphone
    • Stable Internet connection
    • Valid official identity documents with photograph (from the age of 16)
    • Activated camera or ID card with online ID function (or in future Smart-eID or BayernID/BundID registration)
    • Current account, credit card or online payment method

  • Deadlines

    You must take part in the instruction before starting work/employment.

  • Required documents

    Valid official identity documents with photo (from the age of 16) or identity card with online ID function

  • Forms

    Special information for - District of Bad Tölz Wolfratshausen
    • Declaration of consent for minors

      Anyone who has not yet reached the age of majority (18 years old) can only take part in the instruction with the consent of a parent.

  • Costs

    You can find information on the fees on the website of your local health authority.

  • Legal basis

  • Further links

    Special information for - District of Bad Tölz Wolfratshausen

  • Procedure

    You must register for instruction in accordance with the Infection Protection Act with the responsible health authority or with doctors appointed by them.

    If you take part in an online instruction: After a short online test following the online instruction, if you pass the test you can download the certificate of instruction in accordance with Section 43 (1) of the Infection Protection Act or the certificate will be sent to you electronically.


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