How long is the Hygiene Passport valid?
The hygiene passport is one of the most important certifications in the food industry. It allows you to demonstrate your ability to handle food safely and hygienically. In many jobs a hygiene passport is essential, but how long is it valid? Does it need to be renewed?
The Hygiene Passport is Valid Indefinitely
The hygiene passport does not expire; it is valid indefinitely. This means that the issuance date marks the beginning of its validity, and it does not require renewal unless there is a legislative change. The hygiene passport is a personal document and should be kept safe. Never give your original hygiene passport to an employer for safekeeping.
Renewing and Replacing a Lost Hygiene Passport
If you still have either the plastic card or the paper certificate of your hygiene passport, there is no need to renew it. Either one is sufficient proof of your hygiene competence.
If you lose both parts of your hygiene passport, you can request a replacement from your original examiner within five years of taking the hygiene test (for tests conducted before June 12, 2024). Please contact us through the hygiene passport replacement request form.
If more than five years have passed since your hygiene test and you have lost both parts of the passport, you will need to retake the hygiene test. Check upcoming hygiene passport tests on Hygienepassport.fi and register for a new test.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Hygiene Passport’s Validity
How can I check if my hygiene passport is valid?
The hygiene passport is valid indefinitely and does not need to be renewed unless legislation changes. Keep your passport safe so you can present it when needed.
When does the hygiene passport need to be renewed?
The hygiene passport does not need to be renewed unless both parts are lost and more than five years have passed since the test. Otherwise, you can request a new hygiene passport from your original examiner.
How long is the hygiene passport valid?
The hygiene passport is valid indefinitely. It does not expire unless there is a legislative change affecting its validity.
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The hygiene passport is an important certification that ensures you have the necessary knowledge to handle food safely and hygienically. Keep it in a safe place and make sure you can present it when needed!
The instructions for reordering the passport are presented more clearly in the diagram below:
