Chef Hilda Baci has been cooking for close to 100 hours, and the Guinness World Records has recognised her efforts, but it has stated that it has to evaluate supporting documentation before verifying the record.
A Twitter user had asked why Baci’s achievement hadn’t been recognised by the Guinness Book of Records.
“Why is Guinness World Records not showing or discussing Hilda’s cook-a-thon?” the user had tweeted. I am unable to access their pages on Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube.
It replied, writing, “We’re aware of this great record attempt, but before officially confirming a record, we need to review all the data.
How Guinness World Records are Reviewed
Each record title must fulfill the following criteria. They must be:
Measurable – Can it be measured objectively? What is the unit of measurement? We do not accept applications based on subjective variables. For example – beauty, kindness, and loyalty.
Breakable – Can the record be broken? Our record titles must be open to being challenged.
Standardisable – Can the record be repeated by someone else? Is it possible to create a set of parameters and conditions that all challengers can follow?
Verifiable – Can the claim be proven? Will there be accurate evidence available to prove it occurred?
Based on one variable – Is the record based on one superlative and measured in one unit of measurement?
The best in the world – Has anyone else done better? If your record suggestion is new then Guinness World Records will set a challenging minimum requirement for you to beat.
We assess all new record titles against our values of integrity, respect, inclusiveness, and passion. As such, we have a number of internal policies that all records must adhere to. For example, we do not endorse:
Unsuitable activities or those which could cause potential harm or danger to spectators.
Any records that endanger or harm animals.
Excessive eating. All of our eating records are limited to short time periods and small quantities of food, such as the fastest time to eat three cream crackers.
Food wastage. We require any record relating to food to follow strict policies regarding food consumption and donation.
Any record involving the consumption of alcohol as part of drinking contests, binge drinking, or speed drinking.
Illegal activities in pursuit of record-breaking.
People under the age of 16 attempt or hold records that are considered unsuitable for minors.
Guinness World Records are regularly reviewed and updated in collaboration with expert organisations and based on feedback from our readers.
