Are you starting a new job in Hamburg at a restaurant, hotel kitchen, bakery, cafeteria, or catering service? If so, before your first day of work, you’ll need to complete an initial training session in accordance with Section 43 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)—commonly referred to as a “health certificate” in everyday language.
With us, you can complete the online training without an appointment, at your own pace, and in 23 languages. The certificate is available for download immediately upon completion.
In Hamburg, the training sessions required under Section 43 of the IfSG are held at the Eimsbüttel District Office. To attend, you must book an appointment online in advance. The in-person training is conducted exclusively in German.
Our online training is an option that doesn't require an appointment: You can start whenever it's convenient for you—even in the evenings or on weekends—and choose from 23 languages. This is especially convenient for employees whose native language is not German.
Initial training is mandatory for anyone who commercially produces, handles, or distributes food and comes into contact with uncovered food in the process, as well as for anyone who works in kitchens or in institutional food service.
Typical areas include:
The certificate must be submitted to your employer before your first day of work and must not be more than three months old at that time.
You will learn which illnesses and symptoms prevent you from working with food. The restrictions on working with food are outlined in Section 42 of the IfSG.
They apply, among other things, to salmonellosis, infectious gastroenteritis such as norovirus, hepatitis A or E, as well as infected wounds or skin diseases through which pathogens can be transmitted to food.
Warning signs include, for example, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or yellowing of the skin. In these cases, inform your employer immediately.
Book a class in the shop—registration takes less than two minutes.
At your own pace, on your smartphone, tablet, or PC.
Download it right away, print it out, or show it to your employer digitally.
The certificate is issued by Dr. Marc Bielenberg, a specialist in internal and general medicine, who has been appointed by the Health Department of the City of Munich since 2011 as a physician authorized to provide instruction pursuant to Section 43 of the IfSG.
Register for the course
Are you hiring several employees at once—perhaps for the season or a new location opening?
With a corporate order, you’ll receive a code word that each person can use to sign up individually. For orders of 15 or more employees, you can pay by invoice, and you’ll have a dedicated contact person via email, WhatsApp, or phone.
No. You can start the course right after you sign up, at any time.
The initial training session costs €12.50; subsequent sessions start at €10. Corporate rates are available for businesses, starting at €12.50 per person.
The certificate is valid indefinitely. At the time of starting work, it must not be more than three months old.
You only need to complete the initial training once. After that, your employer will provide you with training once you start work and then again every two years (Section 43(4) of the IfSG). We offer follow-up training for this purpose.
Dr. Marc Bielenberg, a specialist in Munich-Laim, has been authorized by the Health Department of the City of Munich to issue certificates pursuant to § 43 of the IfSG.
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to complete the infection control training in Hamburg? Get your health certificate in just a few minutes and start your new job in the food industry or the restaurant business!
Contact us now! We’re here to help you with advice and support.
