Improving food safety through technology and training for regulatory programs
Official title: A People-Centered, Technology-Driven, Scientific Approach to Advancing Conformance with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards
Funded at National Environmental Health Assn · NIH-10612403 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make our food safer by helping local and state food safety programs get the training and support they need, so everyone can enjoy safer food.
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 | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $12,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD007358-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10612403 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals and families who are concerned about food safety and the quality of food products they consume.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not directly involved in food consumption or those with no concerns about food safety may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing food safety by developing a flexible funding model to support state and local food regulatory programs. It aims to identify and address the training needs of these agencies, ensuring they can effectively implement updated food safety standards. Additionally, the project will collaborate with the FDA to create a National Retail Standardization Registry, which will streamline compliance and improve food safety practices across the board. Patients and consumers can benefit from safer food systems as a result of these advancements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety standards, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on improving food safety through regulatory training and technology have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
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.