# FDA Updates Retail Food Program Standards

On November 12, 2026, the FDA issued the 2026 Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards, adding definitions for “Risk Based Inspection” and “Intervention Strategy.” State, local, tribal, and territorial food regulatory agencies can review the revised standards and enrollment procedures; voluntary enrollment may provide an avenue to apply for related federal funding, although the notice specifies no funding amounts, deadlines, or solicitation.

- Agencies considering enrollment should review the updated standards and procedures to assess whether participation fits their retail food regulatory programs.
- For contractors and service providers, the update may signal agency interest in support related to risk-based inspections and intervention strategies, but it does not announce a procurement or guarantee funding.
- Because no solicitation, funding level, or deadline is provided, businesses should not treat the notice as an open contract opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

### Sources
- [FDA Issues 2026 Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards | FDA](https://www.fda.gov/food/hfp-constituent-updates/fda-issues-2026-voluntary-national-retail-food-regulatory-program-standards) - F