Improving animal food safety testing in New Jersey
Official title: NJ Department of Agriculture, Animal Food Product Testing and Capability/Capacity Development for Integrated Food Safety
Funded at New Jersey State Departmentr/agriculture · NIH-10878762 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping the New Jersey Department of Agriculture's lab improve how it tests animal food products to keep them safe for your pets, by getting new tools, training, and better ways to check for any problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Jersey State Departmentr/agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Trenton, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $250,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007075-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10878762 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include stakeholders in the animal food industry, such as manufacturers, regulators, and veterinarians.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the animal food industry or do not have a vested interest in animal food safety may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the capabilities of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture's laboratory to conduct thorough testing of animal food products. By acquiring new laboratory equipment, supplies, and training, the laboratory will implement standardized testing methodologies and quality assurance practices. The initiative will also involve developing analytical methods required by regulatory agencies and sharing data with the FDA to ensure food safety. Additionally, the laboratory will prepare for large-scale contamination events by establishing surge capacity for testing.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the safety and quality of animal food products, protecting both animal and public health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in enhancing food safety testing have shown success in other states, indicating a promising approach to improving animal food surveillance.
Where this research is happening
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New Jersey State Departmentr/agriculture
Trenton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patil, Amar — New Jersey State Departmentr/agriculture
- Study coordinator: Patil, Amar
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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.