Improving food safety standards in South Carolina.
Official title: Continued Implementation and Maintenance of the Manufactured Foods Regulatory Program Standards and Food Protection Task Force by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Funded at Sc State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10932223 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food you eat is safe by following important safety rules, and it's for everyone who wants to stay healthy and avoid getting sick from food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sc State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $165,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008088-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932223 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of South Carolina who consume manufactured foods.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume manufactured foods or reside outside of South Carolina may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on maintaining and implementing food safety standards to protect the public from foodborne illnesses. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will ensure that all ten critical elements of the Manufactured Foods Regulatory Program Standards are upheld, which includes staff training, inspections, and food defense preparedness. By adhering to these standards, the program aims to enhance food safety and public health through rigorous regulatory practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses in the community.
How similar studies have gone: Similar regulatory programs have shown success in improving food safety and reducing foodborne illnesses in other states.
Where this research is happening
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Sc State Department of Agriculture
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dorton, Elizabeth — Sc State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Dorton, Elizabeth
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.