FDA Releases 2024 Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released the 2024 edition of the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards. These standards provide a framework for state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) food regulatory agencies to improve retail food safety.
The 2024 edition includes updates from the 2023 Conference for Food Protection Biennial Meeting, such as:
- Re-standardization frequency updates
- New courses
- Audit procedures updates
- New terminology
These standards offer a foundation for continuous improvement in retail food safety, and voluntary enrollment provides access to federal funding to support adoption.
Learn how to enroll at 2024 Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards Administrative Procedures.
For a list of enrolled jurisdictions, visit the Enrolled Jurisdictions Page.
For questions, contact your FDA Retail Food Specialist.
It’s a solid step toward stronger retail food safety, with smart updates like new audit procedures and training courses. I believe these changes will help SLTT agencies improve their performance, though I’m curious to see how smaller jurisdictions will handle implementation. For expert guidance on compliance, check out https://www.bustoslawgroup.com/practice-areas/food