Updated “Policy on Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods”

Addendum to Regular Notification 2023-03-30
G/SPS/N/CAN/484/Add.1

Description

Health Canada has published its updated “Policy on Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods”, which replaces the version dated 1 April 2011. This document sets out Health Canada’s policy relating to the application, implementation and verification of control measures for Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods sold in Canada. It is intended to support the interpretation and application of the Food and Drugs Act (sections 4 and 7), in the context of protecting consumers from foodborne listeriosis. The updated policy will come into effect on 1 October 2023.

Keywords

Human health; Food safety; Listeria monocytogenes; Zoonoses; Bacteria; Food safety; Human health; Zoonoses; Bacteria; Listeria monocytogenes