Science-based authentication, safety, and validation of botanical ingredients
Official title: Science based authentication, validation and safety of botanical ingredients
Funded at University of Mississippi · NIH-11622619 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This NIH grant focuses on making sure botanical ingredients used in dietary supplements are authentic, safe, and accurately labeled for consumers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2011 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,678,000 |
| NIH project number | 2U01FD004246-16 |
| Project ID | NIH-11622619 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to a specific patient group; pertains to dietary supplement quality and safety for the general public.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient benefit since this focuses on product safety rather than a medical treatment.
What this research studies
The project brings together academia, government, and industry to build reliable methods for verifying the identity and safety of botanical ingredients found in supplements and cosmetics. Researchers at the University of Mississippi work with the FDA to create verified reference materials and chemical markers so products can be checked for quality and authenticity. The work spans botany, chemistry, and biology, with a long history of collaboration and practical outcomes used to protect public health. The grant supports ongoing efforts to improve labeling, reduce false claims, and guide regulatory actions when safety concerns arise.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more accurate labeling and safer botanical products for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: Historically, this collaboration has produced botanically verified reference materials and effective quality controls for thousands of products.
Where this research is happening
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University of Mississippi
University, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khan, Ikhlas Ahmad — University of Mississippi
- Study coordinator: Khan, Ikhlas Ahmad
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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.