Burma: Required Microbiological Reference Criteria for Pre-packaged Food

Burma will begin enforcing new mandatory microbiological standards for pre-packaged foods from April 5, 2026. The standard requires absence of specified harmful pathogens in 16 ready-to-eat food categories and sets limits for general microorganisms. As of the time of issuing this report, the standards have not been notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) or to ASEAN. Stakeholders should conduct their own review of the standard and assess any market or regulatory effect on their business.