Canada Seeks Comments on New Food Microbiological Standards

On June 11, 2026, Health Canada released a proposal to update the microbiological criteria for various foods. The proposal aims to modernize food safety standards by modifying the Table of Microbiological Criteria for Food and the Table of Microbiological Reference Methods for Food, and by publishing a new draft guidance document titled Microbiological Guidelines for Food. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments on the proposal until August 25, 2026.