The main difference between health certificate and physical examination lies in function. The function of health certificate is to avoid employing people with infectious diseases; In-service physical examination should not only avoid infectious diseases, but also hire a completely healthy person to avoid existing diseases that will affect work.
Legal objectivity:
Article 45 of the Food Safety Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) 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.