Improving produce safety regulations in Delaware
Path B Implementation of the FDA Produce Safety Rule in Delaware
This study is all about helping farmers in Delaware learn how to grow safer fruits and vegetables by providing them with training and support to meet new safety rules, so you can feel good about the produce you buy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Delaware State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dover, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10886571 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on implementing the FDA's Produce Safety Rule in Delaware, aiming to enhance the safety of produce through education and training for farmers. The Delaware Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with local universities and agricultural associations, will work to improve farm registration, documentation, and conduct routine safety inspections. By aligning state regulations with federal guidelines, the project seeks to create a robust regulatory framework that ensures the safety of produce for consumers. Farmers will receive necessary training and resources to comply with the new safety standards.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include produce farmers in Delaware who are subject to the FDA's Produce Safety Rule.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in agriculture or do not grow produce may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer produce for consumers and improved compliance among farmers.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in other states, indicating that this approach can effectively enhance produce safety.
Where this research is happening
Dover, United States
- Delaware State Department of Agriculture — Dover, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mack, Jamie — Delaware State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Mack, Jamie
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.