Philippines - Apply for Food Handling Certificate

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Procedure

Step 1: Attend the seminar on Basic Hygiene and Sanitation

1. To Attend the seminar on Basic Hygiene and Sanitation the applicant has to schedule an interview with the Bureau of Quarantine online scheduling system link
2. The applicant has to log in and verify their vaccination certificate. If the applicant doesn’t have a login Id the applicant can click sign up and create an account then log in.
3. The applicant has to click the “Earliest Available appointment Schedule” to check the early appointments.
4. Then the applicant has to click the “Book an Appointment” and agree with the terms and conditions.
5. The applicant has to enter their Email Address and select the date and time for the appointment.
6. Then the applicant has to enter their particulars and pay the appointment fee as prescribed. After successful payment, download the appointment receipt and approach the Bureau of Quarantine on the scheduled date.
7. The applicant has to get the application form 135 from the authorized officer.
8. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
9. The applicant has to attach the following required documents along with the application form.
   • Endorsement letter from Company
   • Official Receipt of Laboratory Examination
   • 2 pc 1×1 ID picture
10. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of 300 pesos to attend the seminar.
11. The authority will review the application, upon successful completion the authority officer will issue the receipt of the application form.
12. The applicant must carry out the receipt while attending the seminar.
13. The seminar will be scheduled for every Thursday (8-12NN).

Note: Use the following link to know more about the seminar link

Step 2: Obtain Health Certificate for Food Handlers or food handling certificate

1. To obtain a food handling certificate the applicant has to schedule an interview with the Bureau of Quarantine online scheduling system link
2. The applicant has to log in and verify their vaccination certificate. If the applicant doesn’t have a login Id the applicant can click sign up and create an account then log in.
3. The applicant has to click the “Earliest Available appointment Schedule” to check the early appointments.
4. Then the applicant has to click the “Book an Appointment” and agree with the terms and conditions.
5. The applicant has to enter their Email Address and select the date and time for the appointment.
6. Then the applicant has to enter their particulars and pay the appointment fee as prescribed. After successful payment, download the appointment receipt and approach the Bureau of Quarantine on the scheduled date.
7. Then the applicant has to obtain the application form of food handling certificate and fill in all necessary details in the application form.
8. The Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
9. Submit the application form along with the required documents and pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authorized officer.
10. After submitting, the authority will verify the application form and the required documents.
11. Upon successful completion, the authority will issue the food handling certificate to the applicant.
12. The processing time of the procedure takes up to one month.

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Required Documents

Medical Examination results

• For food handlers
  • Chest X-ray
  • Fecalysis /Stool Examination
• For Stewards
  • Chest X-ray
  • Fecalysis /Stool Examination
  • VDRL
  • Urinalysis
• Attendance at the seminar on Basic Hygiene and Sanitation
• 3 passport size photographs (2.54cm x 2.54cm)
• Endorsement Letter from Company for attendees to attend the seminar
• Employment contract
• Official receipt of medical examination

Office Locations & Contacts

BUREAU OF QUARANTINE (BOQ)
25th and A.C, Delgado St,
Port Area, Manila, 1018 Metro Manila
Website: link
Phone: Trunkline: 02-5318-7500
Email: [email protected]
BOQ Local number link
Office location link

Eligibility

• Any person working in ports and airports, vessels, aircraft, and in-flight catering firms are required to secure an updated health certificate renewed every year.

Fees

• The fee to attend the seminar on Basic Hygiene and Sanitation is 300 pesos

Validity

• The Validity of a food handling certificate or health certificate for food handlers is up to 1 year.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time to obtain a food handling certificate takes up to 1 month.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Resident Status
• Employment Pass
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Employment
• Employment address
• Educational Qualifications

Need for the Document

• A food safety certificate demonstrates that a person has the fundamental knowledge and skills required to handle food safely. In most provinces and territories, they are required by law.

Information which might help

Guidelines for scheduling appointment link
Guidelines for food handling certificate link
Guidelines to attend seminar link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Food safety training protects the customers from health risks. Providing adequate food safety training to everyone who handles food in your business is essential to protecting your customers from food poisoning, allergic reactions, and other health risks that could occur from eating contaminated food.

External Links

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Link

Others

• Training on good food safety practices, provides the knowledge food handlers need to make safe and informed decisions about their food handling practices. When staff is properly trained, less food is wasted, contaminated, or lost due to poor handling.