Improving food safety through technology and collaboration
Official title: Using Technology, Data, and Collaboration to Expand SLTT Conformance With the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards
Funded at National Environmental Health Assn · NIH-11306859 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making our food safer by using technology and teamwork among different food safety programs, and it’s designed for those who work in food regulation to help them learn and improve how they keep our food safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Environmental Health Assn NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denver, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $4,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 3U19FD008288-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11306859 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include food regulatory professionals and organizations involved in food safety at the state and local levels.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in food safety regulation or do not work in related fields may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing food safety regulations by leveraging technology and collaboration among state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) food regulatory programs. It aims to develop and refine a grant management system to support these programs, maintain an online course for self-assessment and verification audits, and establish a mentorship academy to train new mentors in food safety. By addressing the complexities of modern food systems, the project seeks to improve compliance with food safety standards and better protect public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety practices, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative in its focus on technology and collaboration in food safety, similar initiatives have shown promise in enhancing regulatory compliance and public health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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National Environmental Health Assn
Denver, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dyjack, David T — National Environmental Health Assn
- Study coordinator: Dyjack, David T
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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.