for CT Conformance to MFRPS - The intended outcome of this application isto advance efforts for an integrated food safety system through the conformance andadvancement of the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS) bythe State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection manufactured foodregulatory program in concert with the US Food and Drug Administration. Theintegration of the Connecticut program into the national program is the specific missionand use of funds procured will be dedicated to that purpose. The goal is improvedfood safety for food products in intra as well as inter- state commerce in the State ofConnecticut and the Nation as a whole.

Public Health Relevance

CT DCP Narrative - MFRPS Conformance Progect Proposed Work Plan Outline ? Integrate inspections with the Department of Consumer Protection licensing and registration program. Currently there is a package to allow integration but costs for the developer have been difficult to find. ? Equip all the inspectors with air cards for supplied laptops for real time communication and data entry related to inspections. ? Hire a Health Program Associate to track and document conformance with MFRPS, training of inspectors and standardization of those inspectors as well as the implementation of the database inspection package as described above.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Type
Research Demonstration--Cooperative Agreements (U18)
Project #
1U18FD004428-01
Application #
8460323
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-SRC (99))
Project Start
2012-08-10
Project End
2017-07-31
Budget Start
2012-08-10
Budget End
2013-07-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2012
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
CT State Department of Consumer Protection
Department
Type
DUNS #
949575682
City
Hartford
State
CT
Country
United States
Zip Code
06106