Are you starting a job in Munich in the food service industry, at a bakery, in a cafeteria, or in a grocery store? Before your first day of work, you’ll need to complete the training required under Section 43(1) of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)—commonly known as the health certificate. With us, you can complete the initial training online at your own pace, in 23 languages, for €12.50. The certificate is available for download immediately afterward.
No appointment needed · At your own pace · 23 languages Get your certificate now – €12.50 Follow-up consultation for €10.50
The instruction required under Section 43 of the IfSG may only be provided by the Public Health Department or a physician authorized by it. Dr. Marc Bielenberg, a specialist in internal and general medicine with a practice in Munich-Laim, has been authorized by the Health Department of the City of Munich to issue these certificates since 2011. Since then, he has issued over 7,000 certificates and provided support to more than 70 companies.
If you have any questions, you can reach him and his team by email or WhatsApp—directly and without having to wait on hold.
This requirement applies to all persons who, as part of their business, produce, handle, or market food and come into contact with uncovered food in the process. It also applies to anyone working in kitchens or institutional food service facilities. In Munich, for example, this includes:
You must submit this documentation to your employer before you begin work. When you start work, the certificate must not be more than three months old.
This instruction explains which illnesses and symptoms prevent you from working with food. This is governed by Section 42 of the IfSG. A work restriction applies, among other things, in cases of salmonellosis, infectious gastroenteritis such as norovirus, hepatitis A or E, as well as infected wounds or skin diseases through which pathogens can contaminate food. Typical warning signs include diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or yellowing of the skin. If you experience any of these symptoms, you must notify your employer immediately.
You will also learn the most important hygiene rules for the kitchen, service, and sales so that you do not spread infections in your daily work.
Book a class in the shop—registration takes less than two minutes.
At your own pace, on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, anytime.
Download, print, or show it digitally to your employer immediately after completion.
The course is available in 23 languages. This is especially useful for teams in Munich's restaurant industry, where many employees do not speak German as their native language.
Register for the course
Are you hiring several employees at once—for example, before the season starts or for a new location opening? With a corporate order, you’ll receive a code that each person can use to log in individually and complete the course at their own pace. For groups of 15 or more employees, you can place an order on account. Prices start at €12.50 per person, and you’ll have a dedicated contact person—who can also be reached by phone if you’d like.
Request a Corporate OrderYes. Dr. Bielenberg has been authorized by the Health Department of the City of Munich to issue certificates in accordance with Section 43 of the IfSG.
The initial training session costs €12.50; subsequent sessions start at €10. Corporate rates apply to businesses, starting at €12.50 per person.
The certificate is valid indefinitely. However, when the individual begins work, the certificate must not be more than three months old.
The initial training with a certificate is required only once. After that, your employer must provide you with refresher training after you start work and then every two years (§ 43(4) IfSG). We offer this refresher training.
In everyday life, yes. The former health certificate requiring a medical examination was replaced in 2001 by the health instruction under the Infection Protection Act. The term is still used, however, and old health certificates remain valid.
The course is available in 23 languages, including English, Turkish, Ukrainian, Romanian, Polish, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Would you like to start your new job in the restaurant or food industry right away? Then complete the infection control training in Munich quickly and easily online and receive your health certificate within minutes. That way, nothing will stand in the way of your new job. If you have any questions or concerns, just contact us!
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