Improving food safety standards in Maryland
Official title: Maryland Manufactured Foods Regulatory Program Standards
Funded at Maryland State Department of Health · NIH-10932318 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that the food you eat in Maryland is safe by updating the rules and inspections to match the best national standards, so you can feel confident about what’s on your plate.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Maryland State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $225,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008097-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932318 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 Maryland who are concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume manufactured food products or who reside outside of Maryland may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the infrastructure and maintenance of food safety regulations in Maryland. It aims to ensure that the state's food regulatory programs conform to the latest national standards, thereby improving food safety for consumers. The project involves collaboration with the FDA for inspections and compliance, ensuring that food manufacturers adhere to updated safety protocols. By integrating these standards into the state's operations, the research seeks to create a more effective food safety system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products for consumers in Maryland.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety through regulatory compliance and collaboration with federal agencies.
Where this research is happening
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Maryland State Department of Health
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mitchell, Clifford S — Maryland State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Mitchell, Clifford S
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.