Improving food safety and testing services in Pennsylvania.
Expansion of Pennsylvania's State Food and Feed Laboratory Services in Response to the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act, Laboratory Accreditation Rule, and the FDA Integrated Food Safety System
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE · NIH-10878783
This study is working to make Pennsylvania's food and feed lab even better at keeping our food safe and healthy by meeting international standards, so everyone can trust the quality of what they eat.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HARRISBURG, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10878783 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the capabilities of Pennsylvania's food and feed laboratory to ensure the safety and integrity of agricultural products. By achieving accreditation to international standards, the laboratory will improve its testing services and quality management practices. This initiative is crucial for informing public policy and protecting public health by providing reliable data on food safety. The project focuses on expanding testing capabilities and strengthening regulatory programs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of food products produced in Pennsylvania, particularly those concerned about food safety.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume food products from Pennsylvania or are not affected by food safety regulations may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products and improved public health outcomes for consumers in Pennsylvania.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focused on improving food safety and laboratory accreditation have shown success in enhancing public health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
HARRISBURG, UNITED STATES
- PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE — HARRISBURG, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WILLIAMS, ELIJAH TIMOTHY — PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
- Study coordinator: WILLIAMS, ELIJAH TIMOTHY
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 below.