Understand the new EU requirements for controlling Listeria monocytogenes – and how to demonstrate compliance with confidence
Regulation (EU) 2024/2895 introduces stricter requirements for controlling Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods. Under the amended framework, food business operators must provide robust scientific evidence to justify shelf life, while responsibility for compliance now extends across the entire supply chain. Meeting these expectations means reviewing product categories, testing approaches and food safety systems against a higher regulatory bar.
In our white paper, we explain what the regulation changes, which products are most affected and how structured scientific evidence supports compliance. We set out how shelf-life studies and challenge testing demonstrate control of Listeria monocytogenes, and outline practical steps to prepare your food safety systems for implementation.
Inside the white paper
- What Regulation (EU) 2024/2895 means for your businessA clear explanation of the two key changes – stricter microbiological criteria and shared responsibility across the supply chain – and what they require of food business operators.
- Ready-to-eat foods most affectedGuidance on identifying which product categories fall within scope and face the greatest impact.
- How shelf-life studies and challenge testing support complianceAn overview of the scientific evidence needed to justify shelf life and demonstrate control of Listeria monocytogenes.
- Practical steps to prepare for implementationA structured approach to reviewing and strengthening your food safety systems ahead of the new requirements.