Improving food safety through technology and training for regulatory programs

A People-Centered, Technology-Driven, Scientific Approach to Advancing Conformance with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards

NIH-funded research National Environmental Health Assn · NIH-10612403

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 typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionNational Environmental Health Assn NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Denver, United States)
Project IDNIH-10612403 on NIH RePORTER

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: 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.

Not a fit: Patients who are not directly involved in food consumption or those with no concerns about food safety may not receive benefits from this research.

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 performed: 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

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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