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§ 4 LMHV
ZFU 7551525
Food hygiene regulations — Training according to § 4 LMHV (online)
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Food hygiene § 4 LMHV
Do you work with food? Then you need initial training according to LMHV § 4 (food hygiene regulation)!
With the “Food Hygiene Regulation Training” you will receive a “4 LMHV Training” certificate and fulfill the legal requirements when handling food.
The instruction takes place according to VO (EG) 852/2004 (Annex II, Chapter XII) and § 4 Food Hygiene Ordinance (LMHV).
After payment you can start straight away and after the final test you will immediately receive your certificate as a PDF.
Legal requirements
German LMHV fulfilled
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Interactive:
With videos, many pictures and tests
Understandable:
Simply explained, in 16 languages
Sustainable:
Thanks to many interactions and videos
With certificate
Dated PDF certificate available for download.
- Video: What can happen if hygiene regulations are not followed.
Officially approved
Tested and certified by the ZFU.
This training course has been reviewed and officially approved by the State Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) (approval number). 7551525). This means it not only meets the legal requirements according to § 4 LMHV, but also the ZFU's requirements regarding didactics, contract terms and consumer protection.
Advantages of E-Learning 4 LMHV Training online
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16 languages*
Translated
interactive
Pictures, videos, tests
For groups*
special conditions
Understandable
simple language
* Translations: We use Google Translate for translations. This is the only way we can keep our prices low. Should an error creep in, we will gladly correct it. Please inform us by email at elearning@praxistrainings-lms.de. Videos are displayed in German or English. We will gladly add other languages free of charge upon request.
** For groups: Contact us at elearning@praxistrainings-lms.de and we will set up group access for you. The following discounts apply to groups: For 10 or more people, we offer a 10% discount on the course price; for 50 or more people, a 30% discount. Further discounts are available upon request. Accounts remain active for a minimum of 4 weeks.
Legal basis
Why do I need hygiene training?
Legal basis according to § 4 of the Food Hygiene Ordinance (LMHV)
In highly perishable foods can pathogens grow fast when the hygiene requirements These guidelines should not be followed. These pathogens can cause illness if ingested through food from other people. Everyone is familiar with vomiting or diarrhea—but the consequences can be even worse.
Overview
Mandatory training courses on LMHV & IfSG.
Which training is required once before starting work — and which is required regularly?
Unique
Before work begins
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4 LMHV training
For people who have no culinary training OR a degree. -
Initial instruction on the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) §§ 42, 43
Also called a health certificate or red card — issued by the public health department (e.g., Hameln). One-time only.
Recurring
After work begins
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Food hygiene training
According to Regulation (EC) 852/2004 — every 12 months. -
Allergen training:
According to Regulation (EC) 1169/2011. -
Follow-up instruction according to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) §§ 42, 43
Every 2 years.
target group
Which professional groups require instruction according to § 4 LMHV?
Manufacture, treatment or placing on the market
Areas of activity in which a direct contact where there is a risk of foodborne transmission or the possibility of disease transmission.
Catering & Institutional Food Service
Kitchens from Restaurants, snack bars, pubs as well as retirement homes, schools and kindergartens.
The most relevant is the Contact with perishable food such as:
- Milk, milk products, egg products
- Meat, poultry, fish, seafood
- Baby and toddler food
- Ice cream, baked goods with undercooked fillings
- Salads (delicatessen, raw vegetables, potatoes), sprouts, seedlings
- marinades, mayonnaise
Important: You need one before starting work. Initial instruction according to the Infection Protection Act § 43 from your health department — this is not part of the LMHV training.
Editor's Recommendation
„"It's great that there's an opportunity to complete the training this way. It does take some time, but I've learned a lot.""
Mahmut
12 August 2024
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Team behind the training
Created by experts.
Four subject matter and language experts ensure didactic quality and legally compliant content.
Certified
Jennifer Ziegler
Owner & Trainer
15 years of experience
I create the content of our e-learning courses with a lot of love for the topic. I use examples, videos, animations and pictures.
Certified
dr Anne Albert
language expert
15 years of experience
I make sure that people who speak German as a foreign language can also understand the content well.
Certified
Thomas Zydeck
subject matter expert
15 years of experience
In gastronomy, the hygienic handling of food is essential. In this e-learning, my content is conveyed completely and clearly.
Certified
Andrea Dreusch
subject matter expert
15 years of experience
Food must be safe. In order to achieve this, complex topics are presented in an employee-friendly manner in this e-learning course.
Learning content
E-learning content: Food Hygiene Regulations training.
Food hygiene regulations training according to § 4 LMHV online includes:
5 chapters
Structured curriculum
3 videos
practical examples
5 knowledge tests
Learning check per chapter
1 final test
Final Quiz
certificate
Personal & dated
In short: these are the topics we will cover
- 1 Legal basis: EU law and German law
- 2 Properties and composition of food
- 3 Hazards to food: microbiological, chemical, physical, allergenic
- 4 Hygienic requirements for manufacturing and processing: raw material, processing, room and plant hygiene, personnel, product and disposal hygiene
- 5 Self-monitoring, emergency plan, traceability, retained samples, temperature measurement, sampling & analysis
- 6 Real-world examples — directly applicable
Chapter overview
5 chapters — structured & ready to use immediately.
01
Chapter 1
Why do I need LMHV training?
- Awareness and objectives of the food hygiene regulation
- Possible consequences of hygiene violations for consumers and businesses
- Video: What can happen if hygiene regulations are not followed
02
Chapter 2
What constitutes food hygiene?
- Legal basis: EU & Germany (LMHV / VO (EC) 852/2004)
- Food hazards — germs, chemicals, foreign objects
- Properties and composition of various foods
03
Chapter 3
What do I have to do to keep the law?
- Raw material, processing, room and plant hygiene
- Personal and product hygiene
- Disposal hygiene
04
Chapter 4
Self-checks, contingency plan, traceability
- Emergency plan & reserve samples
- Temperature measurement
- Sampling, testing & traceability
05
Chapter 5
Good to know
- Allergens
- Violations of the law and possible consequences
- Infection Protection Act instruction & HACCP
For companies
Benefits of food hygiene training for companies.
Fewer hygiene incidents
Trained employees identify risks early — fewer complaints, fewer audit findings.
Audit-proof
Every employee with documented ZFU certificate — presentable at any time during IFS, BRCGS and customer audits.
Central Documentation
All certificates bundled in the admin dashboard — exportable at any time as PDF or CSV.
Without production losses
Employees can complete the training flexibly — no shift schedule problems, no travel expenses.
Audit-proof
Volume discounts starting from 10 licenses, automatic reminders for annual follow-up training.
Scalable within a team
Group booking with a collective invoice — no prior click by each employee is necessary.
group booking
More than 10 employees? Then a quantity discount is worthwhile.
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All reviews (8)
Verified reviews from former participants.
Data collected anonymously after completion of training — sorted by date.
Very well organized and conducted training with lots of practical relevance. The exchange was very enriching and my expectations were met. Big praise also goes to the speakers who moderated the training brilliantly.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the Food Hygiene Regulation Training
The total duration is a maximum of 6 hours. With good prior knowledge, the training can be completed more quickly. It is important to allow time for notes and breaks.
Yes, you can interrupt the training at any time.
Your current learning progress is saved automatically.
You can simply log in again later – using your username and password.
The training will then continue exactly where you left off.
Yes, you will receive your personal certificate for the “E-Learning LMHV § 4 Training” after the final test. This is Valid immediately and shows the content of the training in detail.
The certificate is issued in German by default.
If you need it in another language, please write to us at info@praxistrainings-lms.de.
For a processing fee of 10 euros, we will be happy to issue it in the desired language.
Your access to the hygiene training remains possible for at least 4 weeks after registration. As long as you have access to your certificate.
People without gastronomic training or a university degree who want to handle perishable food.
Important: All persons who handle highly perishable foods must refresh their knowledge every 12 months and undergo an annual examination. Food hygiene training make.
- Yes, we offer the training in multiple languages: click the flag above to see which they are.
The videos are displayed in German or English.
The language can be switched at any time in e-learning. We assume no liability for translation errors.
- Individual orders: Order via the shopping cart. You can start immediately after payment. See our instructions at [link to instructions]. YouTube.
- Groups receive the log-in after transfer.
Important: When booking via the shopping cart, each user must have their own email address.
- Group booking: If you would like to book the food hygiene training for several people, please use the "Booking on account" option. Discounts:
- From 10 people: 10 % discount
- From 50 people: 30 % discount
E-learning
Original price was: 99,00 €.69,00 €Current price is: 69,00 €. plus VAT.
- duration approx. 90 min
- Contents 5 chapters · 3 videos
- Diploma ZFU certificate
- Language 16 languages*
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