Improving Tennessee's food safety regulatory program
Maintain Tennessee's MFRPS Program in Conformance with Current Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards
This study is all about making sure the food you buy in Tennessee is safe and high-quality by improving the state's food safety rules and working closely with federal agencies to keep everything up to standard.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tn State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932337 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing Tennessee's Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS) to ensure high-quality food safety and inspection processes. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) will work closely with the FDA to maintain compliance with current standards and improve its regulatory framework. The initiative includes regular reviews of regulatory authority, addressing any identified gaps, and collaborating with federal and state agencies to manage food safety issues effectively. By strengthening the existing infrastructure, TDA aims to enhance the overall safety and quality of manufactured food in the state.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of Tennessee who consume manufactured food products.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume manufactured food or reside outside of Tennessee may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and quality for consumers in Tennessee.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach builds on existing food safety frameworks, it is part of ongoing efforts to enhance regulatory standards rather than a novel or untested concept.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Tn State Department of Agriculture — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Withers, Danny Wayne — Tn State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Withers, Danny Wayne
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.