Improving food safety standards in New Jersey
Official title: MFRPS Maintenance New Jersey Department of Health
Funded at New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs · NIH-10932375 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that the food you buy is safe to eat by improving how food facilities in New Jersey are regulated, training staff, and working with federal agencies to keep everyone healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Trenton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008114-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932375 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of manufactured food products and individuals concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume manufactured food products or are not affected by foodborne illnesses may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on maintaining and enhancing the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS) to improve the regulation of manufactured food facilities in New Jersey. It aims to reduce foodborne illness hazards by ensuring that state programs are effectively designed and managed. The approach includes training state staff, maintaining electronic inspection programs, and collaborating with federal agencies to strengthen food safety efforts. By building capacity in food safety programs, this initiative seeks to protect public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in foodborne illnesses, enhancing the safety of food products for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety regulation have shown success in improving public health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
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New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs
Trenton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Detroia, Peter J — New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs
- Study coordinator: Detroia, Peter J
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.