Food Safety Updates & Guidance

On September 17, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the 2026 edition of the FDA Food Code. The Food Code provides science-based model provisions that state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal agencies may use to regulate restaurants, retail food stores, vending operations, and institutional foodservice facilities. Key updates in the 2026 Food Code include: A new requirement to maintain an available written employee illness policy An exception permitting

The FDA Food Code Reference System is a searchable tool that provides access to the FDA’s interpretations and responses to questions about the Food Code. It helps regulators, foodservice professionals, educators, consumers, and other stakeholders better understand food safety requirements and prevent foodborne illness and injury in retail food and foodservice operations. Users can search by topic, keyword, date, or other filters, then view and save relevant documents. The res

Overview: The web page discusses the FDA's new resources and the delay of the Food Traceability Rule, aimed at improving food safety and...