A food handler fitness to work assessment is designed to ensure that workers who touch open food – or touch surfaces where open food is handled – are free from infectious illnesses or conditions which could cause food borne outbreaks.

This assessment targets public health and contamination prevention, helping businesses comply with official guidelines from the Food Standards Agency and industry specific requirements like OEUK catering rules.

Validity:

Depending on the sector, standard commercial food-handler certificates are typically validated annually, while offshore catering specific certificates under OEUK rules are valid for up to 2 years.

Reassessment is immediately triggered if an employee returns from a severe bout of sickness or an extended trip abroad.

30 minutes