Inspection method standard is an important part of food safety standard system, the paper mainly explains intension of food safety inspection method standard, introduces the status quo and existing problems of physical and chemical, microbial, toxicology, parasite method standard and basic inspection method standard. The paper puts forward suggestions from the aspects of improving the applicability of inspection method standard, strengthening the ability of technical management of inspection method and standards, strengthening the fundamental research and international communication and cooperation, and building a comprehensive, multi-level and holistic inspection method system.