Improving food safety regulations in Michigan
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT FFM-MFRPS MAINTENANCE & FOOD PROTECTION TASK FORCE MAINTENANCE
This study is all about making sure the food you eat in Michigan is safe by improving the way food safety rules are followed, with help from local health departments and the FDA.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State Dept of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932330 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the capabilities of Michigan's food regulatory programs by maintaining and improving the state's food safety infrastructure. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including local health departments and the FDA, to ensure high-quality food safety standards are upheld. The initiative focuses on fostering effective relationships and implementing best practices in food safety from production to consumption. By strengthening these regulatory frameworks, the project seeks to ensure safer food for consumers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers in Michigan who are concerned about food safety and quality.
Not a fit: Patients who live outside of Michigan or those who do not consume manufactured food products may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and reduced risks of foodborne illnesses for consumers in Michigan.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety regulations and collaboration among stakeholders.
Where this research is happening
Lansing, United States
- Michigan State Dept of Agriculture — Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Slawinski, Tim — Michigan State Dept of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Slawinski, Tim
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.