USDA Proposes New Staple Food Stocking Standards for SNAP Retailers

Summary

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing new rules to determine staple food varieties and accessory foods for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), in response to the Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2017 and the Agricultural Act of 2014. The proposed rules are available for public review on regulations.gov (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FNS-2025-0018).