What is a Dietary / Allergy Certificate for School, University, Daycare, or Canteen?
A Dietary / Allergy Certificate formally confirms that a child or student has a food allergy, food intolerance, or requires a special diet for medical reasons. Schools, daycare centres, universities, and canteens in Spain may request this certificate to ensure safe meals and proper dietary accommodations.
The certificate may include the allergens or ingredients to avoid, the type and severity of the reaction, dietary recommendations, and whether emergency medication is required (e.g., epinephrine auto-injector such as EpiPen). It also informs staff about anaphylaxis risks and the validity period of the certificate.
This certificate is particularly useful for children or students with:
Food allergies (e.g., milk, egg, gluten, nuts, fish);
Food intolerances (e.g., lactose, gluten);
Medical conditions requiring special diets (e.g., diabetes, celiac disease, gastrointestinal disorders);
Temporary dietary restrictions after illness or medical treatment;
Institutional requirements for official documentation.
The certificate is issued only after a medical assessment, based on information provided by parents or the student, and is intended to be submitted to the educational centre or canteen. It is not an emergency service. In case of severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, swelling, weakness), emergency services (112) should be contacted immediately.
How to obtain a Dietary / Allergy Certificate online in Spain
To obtain the certificate online, fill out the medical questionnaire on the Oladoctor website. The doctor will review the information and confirm the allergy, intolerance, or special dietary needs.
Once approved, the certificate will be delivered in electronic format, ready to submit to the school, university, daycare, or canteen. If the doctor cannot confirm the information, payment will be refunded.
Price of the Dietary / Allergy Certificate for School, University, Daycare, or Canteen in Spain
The service costs €39. Payment is made online before the doctor reviews the medical questionnaire.