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HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR HYGIENE PASSPORT TEST:

Whether you're just starting your career or are already an experienced professional in the food industry, it's always important to thoroughly prepare for the hygiene passport test. At Hygienepassport.fi, we offer a wide range of materials and exercises designed to help every learner succeed in the official hygiene passport test.

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Trainify | Your complete online guide to food hygiene

Hygienepassport.fi offers test purchasers an affordable way to prepare for the hygiene passport test using a learning app. Trainify is an engaging mobile application that allows you to both study the basics of food hygiene and take practice tests. Study and practice in Finnish, English, and Russian!

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  • 8 courses and 20 lessons
  • A knowledge base of over 700 statements
  • Review challenging questions in customized tests
  • Languages: Finnish, English and Russian
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CUSTOMER FEEDBACK [translated from Finnish]:

"10/10 I was able to complete the hygiene passport test thanks to it."

"The app is absolutely amazing. The material was clear and contained really good information. The exercises, especially the practice test, were excellent."

"Convenient, clear, and prepared me well for the hygiene passport test."


Online hygiene passport training

Study with professionals authorized by the Finnish Food Authority


Hygienepassport.fi offers remote hygiene proficiency training sessions of 2, 3, or 4 hours. These online trainings are an effective and convenient way to prepare for the hygiene passport test or to refresh your knowledge. The training is held online, so you can participate from anywhere in Finland. During the session, you can ask questions and interact with the trainer in real time.


Contents of the online training:

  • Comprehensive instruction on the basics of food hygiene
  • Opportunity to ask questions from the trainer
  • Overview of the hygiene passport test structure and tips to succeed in the test

Training Prices:

  • 2-hour training: 30 € (incl. VAT 25.5%)
  • 3-hour training: 38 € (incl. VAT 25.5%)
  • 4-hour training: 45 € (incl. VAT 25.5%)

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Feedback from online training participants:

“The pace and atmosphere were pleasant and relaxed!”

“It was easy to follow the lecture without getting bored.”

“Concrete information, which was applied to real-life situations through examples.”

“The teacher was really good! Very interesting and well taught! Thank you for this.”

Purchase a food hygiene guidebook

Hygienepassport.fi's online store also offers physical hygiene passport study materials in multiple languages! Books are shipped to customers by post within 1–3 business days.

Written material can be ordered in: 

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Hygiene Passport – Model Test and Questions

Hygiene Passport Test in English

Model questions in English (Finnish Food Authority)

Model questions and answers in English (Finnish Food Authority)

Electronic model test in English (Finnish Food Authority)

 

Hygiene Passport Test in Finnish

Model questions in Finnish (Finnish Food Authority)

Model questions and answers in Finnish (Finnish Food Authority)

Electronic model test in Finnish (Finnish Food Authority)

 

Hygiene Passport Test in Swedish

Model questions in Swedish (Finnish Food Authority)

Model questions and answers in Swedish (Finnish Food Authority)

Electronic model test in Swedish (Finnish Food Authority)


What do you need to know for the hygiene passport test?

The hygiene passport test consists of 40 true/false statements that assess your knowledge of food hygiene. To pass the test, you must answer at least 34 out of 40 questions correctly.


SECTIONS OF THE HYGIENE PASSPORT TEST

1. Basics of Microbiology

Which bacteria and viruses can cause foodborne illnesses? It’s important to understand the conditions required for microorganisms to grow and how contamination occurs in food.

2. Food Poisoning

Can you identify food poisoning risks and do you know which microbes or viruses are the most common causes? The test also evaluates your ability to prevent such risks in food industry work.

3. Hygienic Working Practices

Correct working methods are key to maintaining food hygiene. This section tests your ability to follow hygienic practices in food handling, preparation, and storage.

4. Personal Hygiene

This part covers the employee’s personal hygiene and its importance in food safety. The test evaluates knowledge of hand hygiene, work clothing, and other personal hygiene principles that help prevent food contamination.

5. Cleaning and Sanitation

Cleanliness is a crucial part of safe food handling. This section includes cleaning routines, the correct use of cleaning agents, and the importance of sanitation in food preparation environments.

6. Self-Monitoring (Own-Check System)

Food businesses must follow a self-monitoring plan that helps prevent contamination and ensures product safety. The test measures understanding of the basics of self-monitoring.

7. Finnish Food Legislation and Authorities

This section covers Finnish food legislation and the role of supervisory authorities in monitoring food hygiene. You will learn how to submit a food business notification, how official inspections are conducted, and what the Oiva system is.


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Study tips for preparing for the hygiene passport test


ANJA POUTTU, test instructor at Hygienepassport.fi:

Do you have any tips on how participants can get the most out of online training?

Familiarize yourself with the topic in advance!

If you don’t have prior knowledge of the food industry through work experience or studies, I recommend reviewing the topic a bit beforehand—especially if you're attending the two-hour training session. For example, understanding the basic concepts of microbiology can help you follow the training more effectively.

Focus on the instruction during the training.

Try to give your full attention to the training and avoid multitasking, if possible. This will help you make the most of the information provided during the session.

It’s important to understand that you shouldn’t attend the hygiene passport test just to “try and see” if you pass. The purpose of the test is to ensure that food industry workers have the necessary basic knowledge and competence in food safety. Food workers bear a significant responsibility for food safety. With hygiene passport training, employees can gain knowledge—and through that, confidence and certainty in their own work.


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ALEKSI, customer service manager at Hygienepassport.fi

It’s always a good idea to study the basics of food hygiene before taking the test. We offer several different ways to prepare for the hygiene passport test. I recommend choosing the study method that best suits your personal learning style.

TAKE THE QUIZ: What kind of learner are you?

Feeling nervous or anxious before taking the hygiene passport test is completely natural! Nervousness can affect your performance, so here are a few tips—especially if you didn’t pass the test and are planning to retake it:

  • Study enough to be able to trust yourself.
  • At the start of the test, take a few deep breaths to help relax your mind and body.
  • When you read a statement for the first time, your intuition might immediately suggest the right answer. Trust that instinct—people often start second-guessing themselves, overanalyzing the statement, and end up getting it wrong. You don’t need to understand every single word, as long as you grasp the context and meaning of the statement.

Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you might not pass the hygiene passport test. In that case, you can ask to review your test paper with the same examiner during your next attempt. This way, you can identify your mistakes and learn from them. In addition, it’s a good idea to review the material thoroughly again. If you feel unsure about how to continue studying, you can always contact our customer service—we may have ideas, thoughts, or tips to help you!

TEST ANXIETY: how to boost your confidence through practice


Hygiene passport practice and study materials

The best way to prepare for the hygiene passport test is by reviewing the key topics in food safety using the comprehensive materials from Hygienepassport.fi and by doing practice exercises that reflect the actual test questions. This will help ensure you can answer the questions correctly and achieve the required passing score.

Hygienepassport.fi offers a wide range of study materials and exercises to help you study effectively and succeed in the official hygiene passport test. Choose the learning method that works best for you, such as the Trainify mobile app, online training, or a book. You can also take advantage of sample tests, study tips, and additional materials to deepen your hygiene knowledge.


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