Improving food safety regulations in California
Official title: MFRPS Maintenance, California Department of Public Health
Funded at California Department of Public Health · NIH-10932274 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food you eat in California is safe by working with different agencies to improve food safety rules and training for the food industry, helping to keep everyone healthy and prevent foodborne illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California Department of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sacramento, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $349,861 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008109-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932274 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of manufactured food products in California who are concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume manufactured food products or who reside outside of California may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety of the food supply in California through the maintenance and improvement of regulatory programs. It involves collaboration with various agencies, including the FDA, to ensure compliance with established food safety standards. The project aims to strengthen inspection, compliance, and enforcement programs while providing education and training to the food industry. By maintaining high-quality regulatory practices, the initiative seeks to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve food safety and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses for consumers in California.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety regulation have shown success in improving public health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
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California Department of Public Health
Sacramento, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chan, James — California Department of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Chan, James
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.