Hygiene instructions according to §§ 42/43 Infection Protection Act

According to §§ 42/43 of the Infection Protection Act, persons working in the food sector must attend an instruction session organised by the public health department before starting work. The aim of this instruction is to create awareness in order to prevent the transmission of pathogens through and via food.

This applies to all persons who come into commercial contact with certain (perishable) foodstuffs specified in the law when manufacturing, handling or placing them on the market. It also applies to all persons who work in kitchens in restaurants or other catering establishments. This also applies to cleaning staff who come into contact with consumer goods (e.g. work equipment).

A certificate is issued by the public health department for participation in the instruction. This must be kept by the employer. Without this, it is not permitted to take up work in the food industry for the first time.