Improving food safety standards in Vermont.
Official title: Maintaining Conformance with the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS) and Advancing an Integrated Food Safety System.
Funded at Vermont State Agency of Human Services · NIH-10932311 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food you eat in Vermont is safe by helping local health officials do their jobs better, so everyone can enjoy healthy meals without worry.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vermont State Agency of Human Services NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waterbury, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $150,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008101-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932311 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include local food producers, processors, and consumers in Vermont.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Vermont or are not involved in the local food industry may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the food safety regulatory framework in Vermont by maintaining compliance with established standards. The Vermont Department of Health will utilize funding to support key personnel responsible for managing and enforcing food safety regulations. This includes a Program Standards Coordinator and a Public Health Inspector who will work to ensure that local food producers adhere to safety protocols. The initiative aims to strengthen the overall food safety system, benefiting consumers and producers alike.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and quality for consumers in Vermont.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety compliance and public health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Vermont State Agency of Human Services
Waterbury, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wirsing, Elisabeth — Vermont State Agency of Human Services
- Study coordinator: Wirsing, Elisabeth
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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.