Food Microbiology Committee (MIC)

The Food Microbiology (MIC) Committee works on topics related to food microbiology, food hygiene and food safety management which are of interest to the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. The committee's main activities include seeking to influence developments in relation to food hygiene legislation, national food standards, and microbiological food safety. 

Next MIC meeting dates: 15 July 2025 & 21 October 2025

MIC Documents        MIC Overview & Issues Matrix 2025

For the latest FSA intelligence and food incident signals, please refer to the FDF Incident Prevention and Management Toolkit.

This committee is open to all FDF member companies to follow (click 'Watch committee' below to receive email alerts) and/or participate in its meetings (click 'Request to join' below).

Committee purpose

  • To use technical expertise to advise and guide the FDF and its members on microbiological food safety issues and concerns.
  • To maintain and strengthen relationships with relevant stakeholders concerning all aspects of food microbiology, including: FSA, UKHSA, DEFRA and WRAP.

FDF Food Safety and Authenticity Report (members only) - Mar 2025

 

 

 

 

 

Why join?

  • Receive updates on relevant policy and legislation that could impact your business.
  • To contribute to consultations on relevant policy and legislation that could impact on your business relating to food hygiene and microbiology.
  • Opportunity to network with other members, and external guests including industry experts and policy makers.

FDF Regulatory Toolkit (including Divergence Trackers)