Creating consistent inspection standards for animal food safety
Official title: Ohio Department of Agriculture AFRPS
Funded at Ohio State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10877754 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to create clear and consistent rules for checking animal food products in Ohio, so that everyone involved in making this food can feel confident about its safety and quality.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Reynoldsburg, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD007643-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10877754 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include animal food producers and manufacturers operating within Ohio.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the animal food industry or do not consume animal food products may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to develop and implement uniform inspection standards for animal food products in Ohio. By establishing these standards, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) seeks to ensure a consistent and reliable inspection process that benefits the firms involved in animal food production. The ODA will also document and share findings with the FDA, ensuring that these standards are maintained even after the grant period ends. This initiative is designed to enhance food safety and regulatory compliance in the animal food industry.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve the safety and quality of animal food products, benefiting both producers and consumers.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach to standardizing inspection processes is common, the specific implementation of these standards in Ohio represents a targeted effort that may yield new insights.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State Department of Agriculture
Reynoldsburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Holton, Chris — Ohio State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Holton, Chris
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.