Improving laboratory standards for food safety and animal feed regulation
Official title: Georgia Department of Agriculture's Laboratory Flexible Funding Model project
Funded at Georgia State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10898587 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that labs testing our food and animal feed for harmful substances are top-notch, so we can all enjoy safer food and feel good about what we eat.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $544,285 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007112-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10898587 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals who consume manufactured food products or animal feed would be ideal candidates to benefit from this research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no exposure to manufactured food products or animal feed may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the capabilities of laboratories that test food and animal feed for harmful contaminants. By achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation, the Georgia Department of Agriculture aims to ensure that these labs can effectively support regulatory agencies like the FDA. The research involves continuous funding to cover quality assurance activities and the upkeep of essential analytical equipment, which is crucial for maintaining high standards in food safety. Patients and consumers can benefit indirectly from improved food safety measures resulting from this work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food and animal feed, ultimately protecting public health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing food safety standards and laboratory accreditation, indicating a proven approach.
Where this research is happening
-
Georgia State Department of Agriculture
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crabtree, Carrie — Georgia State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Crabtree, Carrie
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.