Division B (Annual) routine examination

Whenever the medical authorities service concerned (attached to an undertaking) considers it necessary, in particular when suspicion exists in relation to the diseases listed in the questionnaires under E and F, but at least once a year, the health of the staff referred to in A must be assessed by means of a questionnaire (see under F).

The questionnaire, when completed by the personnel, is to be submitted to the medical authorities concerned. The doctor in charge has to sign this declaration, thus prolonging the medical certificate for one year. If the medical doctor, on the basis of the questionnaire or on the basis of any other information considers that there is a need for further medical assessment, a possible prolongation of the medical certificate can only be made after the results of such an assessment have been made available. Such an assessment may, if the doctor concerned considers it necessary, include a number of tests.

Where there is justification on epidemiological or clinical grounds, the medical service (attached to an undertaking) ensures that persons who are a possible source of contamination are prohibited from working or handling fresh meat, poultrymeat or meat products.