Portugal: 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.

• LawPortuguese law sets no food hygiene certificate, minimum hours or renewal. Training must suit the job and be updated when needed (EU Regulation 852/2004, Annex II, Chapter XII).
• Official guidanceManagers responsible for the HACCP procedures need adequate training (ASAE).
• LawNobody with a disease carried by food, infected wounds, skin infections, sores or diarrhoea may handle food. They must tell the manager at once (Regulation 852/2004, Annex II, Chapter VIII).