Improving food safety training for regulators
Official title: Continuing to support the Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS) National Curriculum Standard (NCS) through course development, delivery, and ongoing evaluation
Funded at Association of Food and Drug Officials · NIH-10876908 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve the training for food safety inspectors by creating better courses that help them learn how to keep our food safe for everyone, so they can do their jobs even better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Association of Food and Drug Officials NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (York, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,500,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD007043-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10876908 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are food safety regulators and professionals involved in the oversight of human and animal food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in food safety regulation or those outside the food industry may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the training curriculum for food safety regulators by developing and delivering comprehensive courses on human and animal food safety. The project aims to create a standardized curriculum that includes competency frameworks and training courses tailored to the needs of state and local food regulatory agencies. By collaborating with food safety experts and the FDA, the initiative seeks to ensure that regulators are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain food safety standards. The ongoing evaluation of these training programs will help refine and improve the educational offerings over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety practices, ultimately protecting public health.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on curriculum development, similar initiatives in food safety training have shown positive outcomes in enhancing regulatory knowledge and practices.
Where this research is happening
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Association of Food and Drug Officials
York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mandernach, Steven — Association of Food and Drug Officials
- Study coordinator: Mandernach, Steven
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.