Our latest white paper, 'Listeria monocytogenes and the New EU Regulatory Framework,' explores the scientific and regulatory developments behind the European Union's strengthened approach to controlling this significant foodborne pathogen.
As notification rates for listeriosis continue to rise across Europe, regulators have introduced new requirements under Regulation (EU) 2024/2895 to strengthen consumer protection and improve food safety throughout the supply chain. The updated framework introduces stricter expectations for ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, placing greater emphasis on scientific validation, shelf-life studies and shared responsibility among food business operators (FBOs).
This white paper explains the background behind the new regulation, reviews the key changes and outlines practical steps organizations can take to prepare for compliance before the regulation takes effect. It also explores how challenge testing and shelf-life validation can help businesses demonstrate control of Listeria monocytogenes and support regulatory confidence.
Download our white paper to learn about:
- Why Listeria monocytogenes remains a regulatory priority – its characteristics, impact on public health and factors driving increased regulatory attention
- Key changes introduced by Regulation (EU) 2024/2895 – strengthened microbiological criteria and expanded responsibility across the food supply chain
- Ready-to-eat foods impacted by the regulation – identify affected food categories
- Practical compliance strategies – explore approaches to product assessment, shelf-life validation, HACCP review, environmental monitoring and cold-chain control
- Testing and validation solutions – the role of routine testing, challenge studies and shelf-life validation in demonstrating compliance
These insights are particularly valuable for quality managers, food safety professionals, technical managers, product developers and regulatory affairs specialists seeking to strengthen compliance, reduce risk and maintain consumer confidence in an evolving regulatory environment.
Download Listeria monocytogenes and the New EU Regulatory Framework
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