Denmark: staff sickness and training

“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.

• Official guidanceThere is no food hygiene certificate, no set hours and no renewal. Staff must be instructed or trained in food handling and personal hygiene. Training by a colleague is often enough (hygiene guide VEJ 9700/2025, chapter 23).
• Official guidanceWhoever builds the self-check must be trained in HACCP (a food safety system), in proportion to the size of the business. The firm chooses who and which course.
• LawStaff with an illness food can carry (vomiting, diarrhoea, skin or throat infection) may not handle food or enter food areas. They must tell the manager.
• Official guidanceA person should come back at least 48 hours after the symptoms stop. There is no health check or health certificate.