Denmark: 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.

• LawYour self-check (egenkontrol) is based on HACCP: a written risk analysis and a written programme for the critical points. Good working practices can be given in words. All must be at the premises, on paper or digital (EU Regulation 852/2004, article 5).
• Official guidanceTraceability records (supplier, goods, date, quantity, such as invoices or delivery notes) are always needed. Keep them 5 years as a starting point.
• Official guidanceKeep self-check records for a suitable period. The guidance gives no number of months. Review the self-check once a year as a rule.