Legal analysis: it is not illegal to apply for a health certificate without permission. Health certificate refers to the pre-post, pre-post and age-appropriate health examination for personnel engaged in food and drinking water production and management, personnel directly engaged in cosmetics production, personnel who directly serve customers in public places, hazardous workers, radiation workers and school students according to the provisions of national health laws and regulations. It is best to keep an empty stomach within 8- 12 hours before the physical examination of health certificate. Pay attention to rest a few days before the exam, eat lightly, and try not to catch a cold, exercise vigorously or drink alcohol, so as not to affect the exam results.
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.