The temperature of the refrigerators of Europeans studied to better protect consumers

On July 4, 2025, the National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES) issued an update regarding The temperature of the refrigerators of Europeans studied to better protect consumers. A study by ANSES scientists found that the average refrigerator temperature in Europe is 6.4°C, with 95% of refrigerators maintained below 10°C. This study aimed to determine a reference temperature for calculating the shelf-life of ready-to-eat foods stored in refrigerators. The results will inform European food producers about the actual storage conditions experienced by consumers.