Belgium: records to keep

“Law” is a binding rule. “Official guidance” is not law, but inspectors expect it. “Chef Hygiene default” is a value the app checks against where no rule gives a number.

• LawEvery food business except primary production needs a self-check system (autocontrole) based on HACCP principles and good hygiene practice (Royal Decree of 14 November 2003).
• Official guidanceSmall businesses can use the relaxations in the FAVV guide G-044 (version 2, 25 October 2024) or the hospitality guide G-023.
• Official guidanceCheck fridges and freezers every day and write the temperatures down. Every cold unit needs a thermometer accurate to 1°C (art. 21).
• Official guidanceKeep self-check records 6 months after the product’s shelf life with the relaxations, or 2 years otherwise. Keep traceability records 2 years (G-044).