Improving food safety through better training and collaboration.

Continuing to Support and Enhance an Integrated Food Safety System Through Implementation of Program Standards, Data Sharing, Collaboration, and State Training and Equipment Grants.

['FUNDING_U01'] · ASSOCIATION OF FOOD AND DRUG OFFICIALS · NIH-11080494

This study is working to make our food safer by helping state agencies share information and improve their food safety programs, so everyone can enjoy safer manufactured foods, Grade A milk, and shellfish.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_U01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorASSOCIATION OF FOOD AND DRUG OFFICIALS (nih funded)
Locations1 site (YORK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11080494 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research aims to enhance the Integrated Food Safety System by implementing program standards and facilitating data sharing among agencies. It involves collaboration with state food safety programs to improve the safety of manufactured food, Grade A milk, and shellfish. The project will provide training and equipment grants to state and territorial agencies, ensuring they meet the necessary food safety standards. By strengthening these programs, the initiative seeks to protect public health and ensure a safer food supply.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of manufactured food, Grade A milk, and shellfish, as well as state food safety program officials.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in food production or consumption of the specified food types may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant improvement in food safety and public health protection.

How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at enhancing food safety through collaboration and training have shown positive outcomes, indicating a potential for success in this approach.

Where this research is happening

YORK, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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