Records

Medical fitness records

RequirementRef. FSSAI-FSE-REC-001
In plain language

Food handlers need an annual medical fitness exam AND compulsory inoculation against the enteric group of diseases (e.g. typhoid) per the recommended vaccine schedule, with both kept on record.

Official text

“Food handlers should undergo a medical examination once a year... Food handlers should also be inoculated against the enteric group of diseases as per the recommended schedule of the vaccine and this must be renewed from time to time on the advice of a physician.”

Source
Schedule 4, Part II · 10.1.2-10.1.3; FSE inspection checklist item 40View official source →
What to do

Arrange annual medical fitness checks for food handlers and keep signed records.

What inspectors look for

Signed medical fitness certificates

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