This is the official German Gesundheitszeugnis (first instruction under §43 IfSG), valid throughout Germany.

Your German Gesundheitszeugnis – done online in about 10 minutes

The Gesundheitszeugnis is the official German food-handler certificate you need before you can work with food in Germany. It proves you completed the legally required first instruction ("Erstbelehrung") under §43 of the Infektionsschutzgesetz (German Infection Protection Act). The best part: you can get it completely online, with no trip to a public office.

Who needs a Gesundheitszeugnis?

You need one if you work commercially with open or perishable food anywhere in Germany – in gastronomy, kitchens, cafés, bakeries, snack bars (Imbiss), catering, food retail or canteens. This applies whether you're full-time, part-time, a mini-jobber or a student. In short: if food passes through your hands at work, the law requires it before your first shift.

Cost and validity

Online it's a one-time 25 € (incl. VAT, no subscription) – at the public health office (Gesundheitsamt) you'd pay roughly 25–35 € plus travel and waiting time. The first instruction itself is valid indefinitely, but when you start a job it must not be older than 3 months. After that, your employer simply repeats a short follow-up instruction every 2 years.

How it works – 4 simple steps

1Watch a short training video about safe food handling.
2Answer a few easy knowledge questions in the quiz.
3Verify your identity with an ID document.
4Receive your certificate instantly as a PDF.

FAQ

Is the online certificate recognized in all of Germany?

Yes. The online Gesundheitszeugnis fully meets the requirements of §43 IfSG and is recognized throughout Germany, exactly like one issued by your local Gesundheitsamt. The training is medically supervised by PD Dr. med. Daniel Berthold (Bavarian Medical Association / Bayerische Landesärztekammer), so you can show it to any employer with confidence.

How much does it cost and how long does it take?

It costs a one-time 25 € (incl. VAT, no subscription) and the whole process takes about 10 minutes. You're available 24/7 online, and you receive your certificate as a PDF immediately when you finish – no waiting for an appointment or for documents in the mail.

Do I need to speak German or go to the Gesundheitsamt?

No appointment at the Gesundheitsamt is needed – everything is done fully online, 24/7. There's no in-person visit and no waiting room, so you can complete it from home in about 10 minutes whenever it suits you.

Ready to start working with food?

In about 10 minutes and for just 25 €, get your Gesundheitszeugnis online – recognized throughout Germany.

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