Online HACCP Course
Certificate in 2 Hours

HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points — a legally required food safety system under EU Regulation 852/2004. Every business that works with perishable food or drinks must have an HACCP plan and be able to demonstrate that staff have sufficient knowledge of food safety. The NVWA checks this during inspections. An HACCP certificate proves that you have a basic understanding of the 7 HACCP principles, the Hygiene Code for the Hospitality Industry, and hygienic working practices. This applies to hospitality, catering, sports canteens, care institutions, and volunteers who work with food. Source: NVWA

The online HACCP course from ToetsJeKennis takes an average of 2 hours and costs €49.95 including VAT and certificate. You work through 14 modules with video lessons and practice questions covering all aspects of food safety: from personal hygiene to temperature control, from cleaning to pest management. After the modules, you sit the HACCP exam. If you pass, you can download your official certificate immediately. Unlimited retakes are included in the price — there are no extra costs if you want to resit the exam.

There is no legal expiry date for the HACCP certificate — in principle, it remains valid indefinitely. However, the NVWA recommends refreshing your knowledge regularly, for example every 3 to 5 years. A refresher course is also advisable when changes are made to the Hygiene Code for the Hospitality Industry, to stay up to date with the latest regulations. Your certificate is accepted as proof of your HACCP knowledge during NVWA inspections.

HACCP and Social Hygiene are two different certifications. The HACCP course covers food safety and hygienic food handling — based on the Hygiene Code for the Hospitality Industry by Koninklijke Horeca Nederland (KHN). You'll learn about bacteria, temperature control, cleaning, and the 7 HACCP principles. Social Hygiene (SVH) covers responsible alcohol service — the Alcohol Act, age limits, and dealing with intoxicated guests. Many hospitality roles require both certificates. ToetsJeKennis offers both courses.

No, these are two different courses. The HACCP course covers food safety and hygienic food handling — based on the Hygiene Code for the Hospitality Industry by Koninklijke Horeca Nederland (KHN). Social Hygiene (SVH) covers responsible alcohol service. Many hospitality roles require both.

The NVWA checks whether your business operates with a food safety plan based on HACCP. They look at, among other things: whether your staff know the HACCP rules, whether your premises are clean and tidy, whether you maintain the correct temperatures, and whether you document your checks. With our HACCP certificate, you demonstrate that you have the foundational knowledge required.

Yes! The NVWA requires that every business working with food has an HACCP system in place — including sports canteens and clubs. If you serve fries, toasties, or beer, you are working with perishable products. With our certificate, you demonstrate that you have the foundational knowledge required.

Yes, our online HACCP training works on desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone. You can take the course anywhere you have an internet connection — at home, at work, or on the go.

A hygiene code is an NVWA-approved guide to food safety, drawn up by your industry association. The Hygiene Code for the Hospitality Industry is issued by Koninklijke Horeca Nederland (KHN). If you work in accordance with an approved hygiene code, you are meeting your legal HACCP obligations. Our course teaches you how to apply this hygiene code in practice.

The HACCP course is intended for anyone who works with perishable food or drinks. This includes: chefs and kitchen staff in hospitality and catering, volunteers at sports canteens and clubs, staff at care institutions and hospitals, supermarket employees and bakeries, company canteen staff, and organisers of events with food sales. No prior training is required — the course is suitable for everyone, from trainee cook to experienced chef. The 14 modules are written in plain language and include videos to clarify the material.