Improving food safety training and certification standards.
NEHA's Building Food Safety Regulatory Capacity Through the Development of the National Curriculum Standard and Through Educational Development, Training and Other Learning Moments
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSN · NIH-10878748
This study is creating a helpful training program for food safety workers to make sure they know how to keep our food safe, using both online tools and hands-on learning, so they can do their jobs well and protect everyone’s health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSN (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DENVER, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10878748 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing food safety regulatory capacity through the development of a National Curriculum Standard (NCS) that serves as an educational roadmap. It aims to provide comprehensive training and certification for food safety professionals, ensuring they possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to maintain a safe food supply. The initiative includes both online resources and hands-on learning experiences to effectively teach regulatory practices. By collaborating with the FDA and other partners, the project seeks to address the educational needs of the current and future food safety workforce.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include food safety professionals, regulatory personnel, and educators involved in food safety training.
Not a fit: Individuals not involved in food safety or those outside the regulatory workforce may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more knowledgeable and skilled food safety workforce, ultimately improving public health by ensuring safer food supplies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives in food safety training have shown positive outcomes, indicating that structured educational programs can effectively enhance regulatory practices.
Where this research is happening
DENVER, UNITED STATES
- NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSN — DENVER, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BAKER, RANCE — NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSN
- Study coordinator: BAKER, RANCE
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 below.