All persons who work on food premises and handle unpackaged perishable foods there must pass a Hygiene Passport test to obtain a Hygiene Passport.
Please note! After 1 January 2020, Hygiene Passports have no longer been issued on the basis of a relevant food sector qualification or education (Food Act 297/2021). Hygiene Passports issued on the basis of qualifications or education on or before 31 December 2019 remain valid if the holder still has their Hygiene Passport and their personal data have not changed. New Hygiene Passports are no longer issued based on a qualification or education. To obtain a new Hygiene Passport, the person must pass the Hygiene Passport test.