Prerequisites
- You want to work for the first time in a job that involves producing, processing or selling food and coming into direct contact with it.
- There is no evidence that you have a contagious disease such as salmonella or shigellosis.
- The training takes place no more than 3 months before you start your activity. The certificate must not be older than 3 months when you start your activity.
- If you are under 16 years of age, you must bring an adult accompanying you to the instruction who will present an ID and a power of attorney.
- If you are under 18 years old, you will also need written permission from your legal guardian.
Documents required
- Identity card or passport with confirmation of registration
- If you live outside of Hamburg, you will need written proof from your employer in Hamburg.
- If the instruction is to be given to a person under 16 years of age, the legal guardian or authorized person will need their identity card or passport and, if necessary, a power of attorney.
- If you are between 16 and 18 years old, you need permission from your legal guardian.
- If you wish to apply for a fee exemption, you will need proof that the legal requirements are met.
Please note
The Eimsbüttel district office is responsible for all districts in Hamburg.
Personal appearance is required in all cases.
Language barrier: Instructions only in German.
If there is a language barrier, please be accompanied by someone who can translate.
Place of instruction: Holi-Kino, Schlankreye 69-73, 20144 Hamburg, near Hoheluftbrücke subway station.
The Holi cinema is not barrier-free.
Individuals have the option of booking an appointment online for initial instruction in accordance with Section 43 of the Infection Protection Act (see above: "Book an appointment" button).
For group bookings, contact via email (see contact details) is required.
You also have the option of having the instruction conducted by a registered physician(no fee exemption). If you would like to take advantage of this offer, please make an appointment with the respective physician's office (see forms and downloads).
The Infection Protection Act (IfSG) does not prescribe a specific form of instruction.
After the instruction, it must be stated in writing that no facts are known that would justify a ban on activity.
If there are indications that there are obstacles to working in the food sector, the certificate may only be issued if a medical certificate proves that the obstacle in question no longer exists.
Deadlines
- You need the certificate before you start your activity.
- The certificate must not be older than 3 months when you start the activity.
- Apply for the certificate at least 3 months before you start the planned activity.