Record policies
Guinness World Records has a strict list of record policies that must be adhered to for all our record breaking achievements.
We assess all new record titles against our values of integrity, respect, inclusiveness and passion and it is of the utmost importance to us that all our records reflect this.
As such, we have a number of internal policies that all records must adhere to. Our policies are regularly reviewed and updated in collaboration with expert organisations and based on feedback from our readers.
Please find a non-exhaustive list and details of our policies.
Animal
Danger in records
Environmentally impactful record
Excessive eating
Food wastage
Illegal activities
Inappropriate/offensive
Invasive medical records
Politically motivated record applications
Positive Action
Qualified by age
Reasonable Adjustments
Tobacco and cannabis
Under 16s
Voluntary participation
Understanding the application process

How long does it take?

Consultancy

Standard applications
