Improving food safety standards in Georgia's food manufacturing
Official title: Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) MFRPS Maintenance for Georgia's Manufactured Food Regulatory Program
Funded at Georgia State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10932327 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make the food you eat safer by improving the rules and practices for food manufacturing in Georgia, so everyone can enjoy their meals without worrying about getting sick from foodborne illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $240,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008102-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932327 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of manufactured food products in Georgia who are concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume manufactured food products or who live outside of Georgia may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance food safety by maintaining and improving the standards for manufactured food regulatory programs in Georgia. It focuses on reducing the risk factors associated with foodborne illnesses through a fully integrated food safety system. The initiative involves collaboration with the Georgia Food Safety and Defense Task Force to ensure that food manufacturing processes are safe and compliant with current regulations. By addressing food safety proactively, the project seeks to protect public health and reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the rates of foodborne illnesses and improve overall public health in Georgia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at improving food safety standards have shown success in reducing foodborne illnesses, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Georgia State Department of Agriculture
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nielsen, Craig — Georgia State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Nielsen, Craig
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.