Improving food safety regulations in Louisiana.
Official title: Application for MFRPs Funding for the Louisiana Department of Health
Funded at Louisiana State Office of Public Health · NIH-11086939 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food you eat in Louisiana is safe by improving how the state checks and maintains food safety standards.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Office of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $220,976 |
| NIH project number | 1U19FD008414-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11086939 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of Louisiana who consume manufactured food products.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume manufactured food products or reside outside of Louisiana may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the infrastructure and maintenance of food regulatory programs in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Health is working to ensure that food safety standards are met and maintained through the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards. By receiving funding, the department aims to develop and implement effective procedures that will improve food safety oversight and compliance. This initiative is crucial for protecting public health by ensuring that manufactured food products are safe for consumption.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and reduced risks of foodborne illnesses for consumers in Louisiana.
How similar studies have gone: Previous funding for similar food regulatory programs has shown success in improving compliance and safety standards.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana State Office of Public Health
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Warren, Brian Ray — Louisiana State Office of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Warren, Brian Ray
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.