Basically, there are several types of business licenses for culinary businesses that need to be understood, starting from licenses for business activities and also the product itself. One license that is very important and is the main requirement in running a culinary business is a health certificate. Yes, a health certificate is proof of commitment for business owners to maintain the cleanliness and safety of what is served to customers. This document relates to food hygiene based on many factors such as cleanliness, sanitation, food processing, food sources, and storage processes. So, how do you get this health certificate? What are the benefits or importance for the culinary business itself? Check out the full explanation below.
What is a Certificate of Good Health?
A health certificate is a certificate issued by the local City/District Health Office in order to control food factors, people, places, processing, and food processing equipment that can or may cause disease or health problems. Thus, this certificate is a supervisory tool for the government in order to protect consumers and reduce the risk of health problems for the community. This health guarantee is regulated by the Health Office through the Certificate of Hygiene Sanitation Jasaboga (SLHSJ) which is one of the certificates that must be owned to strengthen and increase people’s trust in the food products produced. Yes, the procurement of SLHSJ basically aims to ensure sanitary hygiene so as not to endanger health. Another goal is to avoid infectious diseases due to outbreaks and not cause other diseases. This certificate also regulates the safety, quality, and nutrition of food traded in Indonesia. The eligibility of businesses that receive SLHSJ is based on the hygiene of receiving raw materials, processed food, manufacturing, transforming, packaging, packaging, transportation, and serving. The aim is to control the risk factors for contamination of food, whether it comes from food ingredients, people, places and equipment so that it is safe for consumption.
Legal Basis for Certificate of Good Health
Actually, it has been years ago that the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) decided on the obligation of food service businesses (especially catering services and restaurants) to have a health certificate. However, since Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation was passed, there have been various changes and adjustments to various business licenses. Where the business licensing system changes to risk material, known as the Online Single Submission Risk-Based Approach (OSS RBA). Since then, the health certificate has also been used as one of the standard certificates to fulfill risk-based business licensing.
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Based on Government Regulation No. 5 of 2021 concerning the Implementation of Risk-Based Business Licensing, business activities that have a low medium risk level and a high medium risk level are required to have a standard certificate as one of the business licensing instruments. The certificate of fitness for purpose acts as a Business License to Support Business Activities (PB UMKU) or non-classified Indonesian Standard Business Field (non KBLI) license.
What are the categories of businesses that must have a health certificate?
Referring to Permenkes No. 14 of 2021, here are the business categories that must have a health certificate as their PB UMKU:
KBLI 56101: Restaurant
This includes franchised restaurants and restaurants with branches.
KBLI 56290: Food Service Providers for Specific Periods
- Medium-scale businesses, which are class B services, are catering services that serve the general public with services above 750 servings per day orders or fulfill special activities/needs, among others:
- Hajj embarkation/debarkation
- Dormitory
- Offshore drilling
- Company
- Domestic land and sea public transportation
- Correctional Institution (Lapas)
- Detention Center (Rutan)
- Hospital
- Training center/place
- Large-scale businesses, which are class C catering services, are catering services that serve the needs of international public transportation and aircraft.
KBLI 56210: Food Services for Specific Events (Event Catering)
KBLI 10391: Soybean Tempeh Industry
A Specified Food Processing Point (TPP) is a TPP whose products have a shelf life of one to less than seven days at room temperature.
KBLI 10392: Soy Tofu Industry
KBLI 11052: Refillable Drinking Water Industry (Drinking Water Depots)
Requirements for Obtaining a Certificate of Good Health
Referring to Permenkes No. 14 of 2021, here are some general requirements for businesses to obtain a health certificate:
- Proof of business license application to the relevant local government
- Fulfillment of health certificate requirements one year after the NIB is issued by the OSS institution
- Specifically for Drinking Water Depots (DAM), fulfillment of the health certificate requirements before the NIB requirements are issued by the OSS Agency.
Meanwhile, still referring to the same regulation, here are the specific requirements for businesses to obtain a health certificate:
- Evidence of laboratory test results on the fulfillment of Environmental Health Quality Standards (SBMKL) for ready-to-eat processed food which includes biology and chemistry, as follows:
- The biological parameter examined was Escherichia coli, which is an indicator of fecal contamination of the food and equipment used.
- Food samples must also be negative for chemical contaminants such as formalin, borax, Rhodamine B, and Metanil yellow.
- If processed ready-to-eat food is suspected to be potentially contaminated with other hazards, it is necessary to test certain parameters such as mining areas and industrial areas.
- Laboratory test results are valid for a maximum of one month from the time they are issued by the competent authority, calculated at the time of submission of the certificate of fitness for purpose.
- Laboratory test results of DAM production water are in accordance with the provisions of the Permenkes on Drinking Water Quality.
- Proof of statement of fulfillment of health requirements for ready-to-eat processed food is carried out using the Environmental Health Inspection Form (IKL) by health workers and self-assessment forms by business actors.
- DAM-specific health requirements
- Fulfillment of personnel (managers/owners/responsible persons of TPP and food handlers), including:
- Training certificate
- Certificate of competency
- The number of food handlers who must be training certified is divided into:
- Restaurants are at least 50 percent;
- Food service class A is at least 20 percent;
- Food service class B is at least 50 percent;
- Food service class C is at least 100 percent;
- Certain TPPs are at least 50 percent;
- DAM is at least 50 percent.
- Food handlers and business actors/managers/owners/responsible persons of TPP must be healthy and free from infectious diseases and maintain personal and environmental hygiene in the management of ready-to-eat processed food businesses.
- Self-assessment by business actors in accordance with the applicable format
What is the Procedure for Obtaining a Certificate of Good Health?
After fulfilling the general and specific requirements above, business actors can then apply for a health certificate with the following steps:
- Applicant submits files to the local City/District Health Office
- The officer reviews the application file for a certificate of healthiness
- If the administrative requirements are complete, the officer will conduct a visit to the food service premises (Environmental Health Inspection) to assess the adequacy of the building, equipment, and staffing requirements.
- Not only that, Public Health Division officers will also take food samples to examine the materials used physically, chemically, and bacteriologically.
- The officer reports the results of the examination to the Head of the City/District Health Office.
- If the results of the visit meet the requirements, the process of printing the health certificate will continue.
What is the Importance of a Health Certificate for Culinary Businesses?
A health certificate has many important benefits for culinary businesses. What are they? Here are some of them:
Increase Customer Trust
One of the main benefits of having a health certificate is that it increases customer confidence. Customers tend to be more comfortable eating at restaurants or buying food from businesses that have met hygiene and food safety standards.
Increase Business Turnover
Greater customer trust will have a positive impact on business turnover. Customers who feel confident about food hygiene and safety are more likely to make larger, repeat purchases and become loyal customers.
Compliance with Law
As mentioned, a certificate of good health is one of the standard certificates to fulfill risk-based business licensing. This means that by having this certificate, your business will comply with the applicable regulations, thus avoiding potential legal sanctions, fines, or business closure.
Improving Business Reputation
Culinary businesses that maintain cleanliness and safety certainly have a better reputation. This can help businesses compete in a tight market and improve their image.
Protection against Contamination and Disease
By practicing strict hygiene practices, culinary businesses can reduce the risk of food contamination and food-related illnesses. This is important to protect customer health and avoid legal issues due to food-related illness cases.
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Business actors who want to move up a class certainly need to take care of this certificate. Especially in improving the image of a business that not only prioritizes taste, but also a commitment to maintaining food safety and health for its consumers. This certificate can also help businesses in convincing potential customers, such as orders from certain companies or offices.
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It even increases cooperation opportunities with several business partners such as distributors or financial institutions, where they often expect culinary businesses to have a health certificate as part of the cooperation requirements. Well, for KH Pals who are planning to make a health certificate, it is better to consult with Kontrak Hukum first. As a digital legal platform, we have been trusted by more than 5000 businesses in Indonesia to fulfill their business needs, including business licensing. We can help you to fulfill business legality documents issued by OSS institutions, NIB, SIUP, and so on that must be completed first before making a certificate of good health. For more information, you can visit the KH Services – Business Licensing page. If you still have questions about other business legality needs, don’t hesitate to consult with us for free at Ask KH or via direct message (DM) to Instagram @kontrakhukum.
