Release of the 2022 Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards

Published: September 9, 2022

The FDA has released the 2022 FDA Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (VNRFRPS) based on recommendations from the CFP 2020 Biennial Meeting.

This link will provide access to the new Standards:

https://www.fda.gov/food/voluntary-national-retail-food-regulatory-program-standards/voluntary-national-retail-food-regulatory-program-standards-november-2022

Click HERE for a PDF document containing a summary of the changes. Some of the changes include reformatted curriculum lists, updated worksheets, and the inclusion of alternative sampling methods.

The FDA recommends that you reach out to your FDA Retail Food Specialist if you have any questions about these changes and/or the new Standards.