Improving food safety through technology and collaboration

Using Technology, Data, and Collaboration to Expand SLTT Conformance With the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards

NIH-funded research National Environmental Health Assn · NIH-11306859

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 typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionNational Environmental Health Assn NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Denver, United States)
Project IDNIH-11306859 on NIH RePORTER

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include food regulatory professionals and organizations involved in food safety at the state and local levels.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in food safety regulation or do not work in related fields may not receive direct benefits from this research.

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 performed: 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

Denver, 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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