Institute for Food Safety and Health

Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) is a collaborative venture between the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). The IFSH is dedicated to the advancement of food safety, food defense, and nutrition science.

History

The IFSH was established in 2011 as a result of a cooperative agreement between the FDA and IIT. The institute's mission is to conduct research that contributes to the understanding of food safety, nutrition, and health, and to disseminate this knowledge to the public.

Research

The IFSH conducts research in several key areas related to food safety and health. These include microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, and food processing. The institute's research is aimed at improving the safety and quality of the food supply, as well as enhancing the nutritional value of food.

Facilities

The IFSH operates a state-of-the-art research facility located on the IIT campus in Chicago, Illinois. The facility includes laboratories for microbiology, chemistry, and food processing, as well as a pilot plant for testing new food processing technologies.

Collaborations

In addition to its partnership with the FDA, the IFSH collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders in the food industry, including food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and equipment manufacturers. The institute also works with other research institutions and universities to advance the science of food safety and health.

Education and Training

The IFSH offers a variety of education and training programs for professionals in the food industry. These include workshops, seminars, and certificate programs in areas such as food safety management, food defense, and nutrition science.

See Also

• Food safety
• Food defense
• Nutrition science
• United States Food and Drug Administration
• Illinois Institute of Technology