Package·per person
Food-hygiene instruction (§ 43 IfSG)
Anyone working in a kitchen, in catering, in food production or in the sale of unpackaged food needs food-hygiene instruction (§ 43 IfSG) before starting work. We deliver it under medical direction, as a video appointment, as a group session on site or as a self-study module with medical confirmation.
Responsibility and format can differ between federal states — we clarify this with you before booking.
How it works
01
Book
You tell us the occasion, number of people, delivery format and preferred date via the form. We get back to you with a proposed appointment.
02
Instruction session
In around 30 minutes we cover activity and employment bans, transmission routes, hygiene in the workplace and reporting and notification duties; there is time for questions.
03
Certificate
You receive the certificate as a PDF immediately afterwards, on request as a collective record for the business. It can be printed and presented at inspections.
PricingService and billing
| Service | Billing | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Individual, by video appointment or self-study module | Flat rate | per person |
| From 5 people, also as a group session at your premises | Flat rate | per person |
| Group certificate and deadline reminder for the company | included | Part of every instruction |
We provide the instruction in German, English, Turkish, Arabic and Russian.Guide prices net plus VAT, as at 2026, subject to change; they become binding with the appointment confirmation. We bill a package per person, at a lower rate from 5 people; the collective record is included. We quote the amount before booking, net plus VAT. Information on deadlines and legal bases is provided for general guidance and is not legal advice.
Appointment request
Step 1 of 4
Type of instruction
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
The most common questions about this service, answered briefly. Anything else we can clarify in conversation.
Who needs the food-hygiene instruction?
Anyone who produces, handles or places on the market the foods named in section 42(2) IfSG and in doing so comes into contact with them directly or via crockery, equipment and packaging, and anyone working in the kitchens of restaurants and communal catering facilities, needs food-hygiene instruction (§ 43 IfSG) before starting work. This also applies to temporary staff and interns.
How long is the certificate valid?
The initial instruction must be no more than three months old when work starts. After that, the employer must arrange a refresher every two years.
Can the whole team be instructed together?
Yes. From five people, as a group session at your premises or by video, with a combined certificate for your records and a reminder when the two-year refresher is due.
Which languages do you offer the instruction in?
German, English, Turkish, Arabic and Russian. The certificate is issued bilingually, in German and the chosen language.
Legal basis and sources
The following statutory texts and publications of the competent bodies are the basis of our information; each can be read in its original wording.
Legal texts and publications of the competent authorities
§ 43 IfSG — Instruction and certificate
Federal Ministry of Justice — who needs the instruction and how often it must be repeated.
§ 42 IfSG — Prohibitions of activity and employment
Federal Ministry of Justice — which illnesses rule out working with food.
ArbMedVV — Occupational health check-ups
Federal Ministry of Justice — check-ups for work involving biological agents.
All links were last checked on 14 September 2026. They lead to the pages of the respective publishers.
Food-hygiene instruction (§ 43 IfSG) for your business
By video, on site from 5 people or as a self-study module; you receive the certificate as a PDF after the appointment.