Improving food safety regulations in Indiana
MFRPS Maintenance - Indiana Department of Health Food Protection Division
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · NIH-11032739
This study is all about making the food you eat safer by helping food businesses in Indiana follow better safety practices and get the training they need, so everyone can enjoy their meals without worrying about getting sick.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11032739 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing food safety by implementing a risk-based system for manufactured food in Indiana. The Indiana Department of Health's Food Protection Division will work to reduce foodborne illnesses through better regulatory practices and by providing training and consultation to food businesses. The initiative includes partnerships with state universities to offer essential training for high-risk food processors and aims to ensure compliance with national food safety standards. By improving outreach and education, the program seeks to create a safer food environment for the public.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers and food industry workers in Indiana who are concerned about food safety.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in Indiana or are not involved in the food industry may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses in Indiana.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety and reducing foodborne illnesses through enhanced regulatory practices.
Where this research is happening
INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH — INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YOUNG, JORDAN — INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
- Study coordinator: YOUNG, JORDAN
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.