1. Check the expiration date on the health certificate: the expiration date is usually clearly marked on the health certificate, including the start date and the end date.
2. Consult the issuing agency: If the information on the health certificate is unclear or in doubt, you can directly contact the issuing health supervision agency for confirmation.
3. Inquiring through official website: Online inquiry service may be provided in some areas, and the status and validity period of health certificate can be inquired by inputting information such as health certificate number.
Scope of application of health certificate: make clear the requirements of working environment and industry for health certificate, and avoid using expired health certificate in inappropriate occasions.
Legal effect of health certificate: Recognizing the importance of health certificate as a legal document, expired health certificate may affect individual employment opportunities and career development.
Health certificate management regulations: be familiar with local specific regulations on health certificate management, including the setting of validity period, update process and related legal responsibilities.
To sum up, the holder should regularly check the validity of the health certificate to ensure that it is valid within the specified time, so that it can be used smoothly when necessary.
Legal basis:
People's Republic of China (PRC) Food Safety Law
Article 44
Food producers and business operators shall establish and implement the health management system for employees. Persons suffering from diseases that hinder food safety as stipulated by the administrative department of health of the State Council shall not engage in direct contact with imported food. As a proof of the health status of employees, the validity of health certificate is directly related to food safety.