Türkiye: staff sickness and training
Training, food handler rules and when sick staff must stay away from food.
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“Law” is a binding rule. “Official guidance” is not law, but inspectors expect it. “Chef Hygiene default” is a value the app checks against where no rule gives a number.
- Chef Hygiene defaultFood handlers should be trained in food hygiene for their work. Chef Hygiene keeps each person's certificate and a training log.
- Chef Hygiene defaultStaff who are ill with something that can pass through food stay away from food work. Chef Hygiene asks staff to tell the manager.
Official sources
- Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, General Directorate of Food and Control
- Law 5996 (mevzuat.gov.tr)
- Food Hygiene Regulation (FAOLEX)
- Turkish legislation (mevzuat.gov.tr)
This page is general information, not legal advice. Check with your local authority.