What do I need to apply for a food hygiene certificate?

Legal analysis: In order to obtain the food health certificate, it is necessary to carry out physical examinations such as viral hepatitis, dysentery, typhoid fever, active tuberculosis, dermatosis, routine internal and surgical operation, chest X-ray, fecal bacteriology culture, etc.

Legal basis: Article 45 of the Food Safety Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), 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.