When you apply for a health certificate, you mainly need to bring your ID card for identity verification, and two one-inch blue photos. After the medical examination, these photos will be pasted on the health certificate. In addition, you need to provide a physical examination form with complete personal basic information. Health certificate is the proof of preventive health examination, which is used to prove that individuals have the health conditions needed for employment. Not all types of business license applications require health certificates, but only when applying for food-related business licenses. Therefore, there is no need to provide a business license when applying for a health certificate.
Function and significance of health certificate;
1. Proof of personal health status: A health certificate is an official proof of personal health status, indicating that the holder has no infectious diseases and other health problems during the physical examination;
2. Ensure public health and safety: especially those engaged in catering, medical and other industries, holding a health certificate can reduce the risk of disease transmission through food or medical services;
3. Industry access requirements: in some industries, such as catering industry and food processing industry, employees must legally take up their posts with health certificates to ensure the food safety of consumers;
4. Enhance the image of the service industry: Health certificate holders are usually considered to have undergone professional training and health examination, which is helpful to enhance the overall image of the service industry.
To sum up, you don't need to provide a business license to apply for a health certificate, just bring your ID card, photos and complete physical examination form.
Legal basis:
Food safety law
Article 45
Food producers and business operators shall establish and implement the health management system for employees. Persons suffering from diseases that hinder food safety as prescribed by laws and administrative regulations shall not engage in the work of contacting directly 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.