Sep 3, 2025 On August 29, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published a new policy titled Pre-chill microbiological monitoring program (PMMP) for raw poultry.
All Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence holders who are slaughtering poultry are expected to implement the Pre-chill microbiological monitoring program (PMMP) by December 01, 2025. Currently the scope of this program is limited to poultry carcasses.
For more information, please contact your local CFIA office or email CFIA at CFIA.MeatHygienePrograms-ProgrammesHygieneViandes.ACIA@inspection.gc.ca.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
