1. Why do I need food hygiene training?

Hello, I'm Jennifer Ziegler, Jenny for short

I'm your trainer for this food hygiene training course. Maybe we already know each other from the follow-up instructions according to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) §§ 42, 43.

I'll show you what can happen if food hygiene regulations are not followed. And I warn you: the story of old Elizabeth is very sad!

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Video text to read along: Elizabeth's favorite food

Old Elizabeth is a regular at Chef John’s. She loves the food he cooks. Her favorite dish is Shepherd's Pie, a dish made with minced meat and potatoes. She is happy when shepherd's pie is served again on Sundays. Elizabeth thanks John. John is happy. He hasn't been feeling well lately. He has personal problems and is not concentrating on his work. On Monday he receives a call from the authorities.
32 guests sick, Severe cramps and diarrhea, Suspicion: Restaurant as the cause –> The authorities are investigating!
The authorities discover: Bacteria in Shepherd's Pie.
Cause: The minced meat was not heated sufficiently. And: The food wasn’t refrigerated properly. Elizabeth dies from the effects of the disease.
The result: Elizabeth dies!
31 people recover. John is sentenced to probation, community service, and a fine.
The restaurant and its owner must pay a fine.
To prevent this from happening, I take responsibility when handling food!
I'll show you what you need to do to prevent the same thing from happening to you as happened to John.

Would you like to know what you can do to prevent this from happening?

All people who work with food must be trained in food hygiene and comply with the guidelines. If the guidelines are not followed, something like this can happen!
That's why I take the law very seriously.

Legal framework

When you work with food, there are several laws you must comply with. I have summarized the most important laws for you.

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EU laws

The European regulation 852/2004 applies in all countries of the European Union. It forms the legal framework for handling food. Appendix II, Chapter XII shows the guidelines for training employees and is part of today's training. The Regulation 853 regulates the handling of meat. It is also important Decree 178 - in it are the Principles of food law regulated.

The EU regulation no. 1169/2011 regulates the handling of allergens. It stipulates that consumers must be informed about allergens. This applies to packaged goods and loose goods. Everyone who works with food therefore needs to know what food allergens are and how to deal with them.

German laws

In Germany, the Food Hygiene Ordinance (LMHV) and the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) apply. These laws contain regulations that implement EU law in Germany or make further specifications.

In the LMHV Annex 1 describes exactly what content belongs in personal hygiene training.

The Infection Protection Act (IfSG) regulates the handling of contagious diseases. You need initial instruction according to IfSG § 42, 43 from the health department and follow-up instruction every 2 years.

There are other laws that are relevant when handling food:

LFGB: This is the food, consumer goods and feed code. Among other things, it regulates the requirements for objects that come into contact with food. These are, for example, boxes, packaging and cookware.
Product Liability Act: Claims for damages are regulated here. These apply when one product harms another. The manufacturer is then obliged to pay compensation.
LMIDV = Food Information Implementation Ordinance: This regulates how customers must be informed about allergens and additives.

Remember to Infection Protection Act § 42, 43 and to food allergens to be trained. You can get the training through your employer, or directly here by following the links and booking the training.

Notes on this E-learning

What else you have to pay attention to, I will explain to you in this course. I will tell you at the end of each chapter knowledge questions ask to make sure you understand everything. It is therefore important that you work through the contents of the chapters carefully. At the end follows a sectionltest.

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