Improving food safety regulations in Washington State
Flexible Funding Model Maintenance for Washington State Manufactured Food Regulatory Program 2023-2026
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 |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wa State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Olympia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932334 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of Washington State who consume manufactured food products.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume manufactured food or who reside outside of Washington State may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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 performed: 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
Olympia, United States
- Wa State Department of Agriculture — Olympia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ng, Virginia — Wa State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Ng, Virginia
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.