Improving food safety regulations in Washington State
Official title: Flexible Funding Model Maintenance for Washington State Manufactured Food Regulatory Program 2023-2026
Funded at Wa State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10932334 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food we eat—both for people and pets—is safe in Washington State, and it’s for anyone who cares about food safety, as it aims to improve how food regulations work by teaming up with health agencies and using the best practices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wa State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Olympia, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $315,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008107-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932334 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of Washington State who consume manufactured food products.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume manufactured food or who reside outside of Washington State may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the safety of human and animal food in Washington State by maintaining and improving the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards. The Washington State Department of Agriculture will work on strengthening relationships with various stakeholders, including public health and regulatory agencies, to ensure a coordinated approach to food safety. By implementing best practices and standards, the project seeks to create a more efficient regulatory system that protects public health. This initiative will involve ongoing assessments and updates to current food safety protocols.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety standards that protect the health of consumers in Washington State and beyond.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach builds on existing food safety frameworks, it is part of ongoing efforts to enhance food safety systems rather than a novel or untested concept.
Where this research is happening
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Wa State Department of Agriculture
Olympia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ng, Virginia — Wa State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Ng, Virginia
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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.