First, the necessity of health certificate.
The health certificate of food employees is an important link in food safety supervision. In the process of take-out, employees will be exposed to all kinds of food. If there is no health certificate, once there is a health problem, it may pollute the food and endanger the health of consumers. Therefore, it is the legal obligation of the takeaway staff to apply for a health certificate, and it is also a necessary measure to ensure food safety.
Second, the process of health certificate
Generally speaking, it is necessary to go to the local health department or the designated medical institution for physical examination to apply for the health certificate of food practitioners. Physical examination items usually include routine physical examination, infectious disease screening and so on. After passing the physical examination, the relevant departments will issue a health certificate to prove that the person meets the health requirements of food work.
Take-away personnel should pay attention to the following points when handling health certificates: First, know the local handling procedures and physical examination requirements in advance to ensure adequate preparation; Secondly, it is necessary to carry out physical examination and license according to the prescribed time to avoid affecting normal work; Finally, the health certificate should be properly kept to ensure that it is used within the validity period.
Three. Validity and renewal of health certificate
Health certificates usually have a certain period of validity and need to be re-applied after expiration. The specific period of validity depends on local regulations, usually one or two years. Takeaway personnel should regularly pay attention to the validity period of health certificates, and go through the replacement procedures in time before the expiration of the validity period to ensure that they continue to meet the hygiene requirements of the food industry.
To sum up:
Takeaway food requires food practitioners to hold health certificates, which is an important measure to ensure food safety and consumer health. Takeaway personnel should understand and abide by relevant laws and regulations, apply for health certificates according to regulations, and update them regularly to ensure that they meet the hygiene requirements of the food industry.
Legal basis:
People's Republic of China (PRC) Food Safety Law
Article 45 provides that:
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. Food production and marketing personnel engaged in direct contact with imported food shall undergo annual health examination and obtain health certificates before taking up their posts.