Zimbabwe Food Handlers Certificate

Who Needs a Food Handlers Certificate?

Anyone who handles, prepares, serves or sells food commercially needs a food handlers certificate. This includes:

• Restaurant, hotel and canteen workers
• Street food vendors and hawkers selling food
• Food factory and processing plant workers
• Bakery staff
• Supermarket deli staff
• Catering company employees

Requirements

• National ID
• Passport-size photograph
• Medical examination (done on-site at the council clinic)

Where to Get It

Food handlers certificates are issued by the health department of your local city or town council:

• Harare: City Health Department, Rowan Martin Building
• Bulawayo: City Health Department, Municipal Buildings, Fife Street
• Other towns: Local council health departments

Process

Cost and Validity

Frequently Asked Questions