Food Safety First Conference: Listeria Regulatory Changes 2026

Event to help businesses understand the impact of 2026 legislative changes on the food industry

Food businesses across Northern Ireland are invited to attend an information and awareness conference focusing on upcoming changes to listeria legislation and what they mean for industry compliance.

Hosted by the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), this event is in response to amendments to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005, which will come into effect on 1 July 2026. Key topics will include:

• listeria and listeriosis, including pathogenicity
• recent food industry outbreaks and product recalls
• listeria from an industry perspective
• best practice in cleaning and disinfection
• legislative changes effective from July 2026 and their implications for food businesses
• industry support and knowledge transfer opportunities

Event details

Date: Thursday 19 March 2026
Time: 9:30am to 2:30pm
Venue: Loughry Campus, Cookstown
Cost: Free

Register to attend the Food Safety First Conference.

First published 3 February 2026