In addition to providing the food industry with specialized testing capabilities, Food Safety Net Services actively participates in food safety and quality-related research projects. The overall goal of our research division is to remain current and involved in research projects vital to the advancement of food safety and quality.

:: Food Safety Net Services Research Activities Include:

• Collaboration with academic institutions on industry-funded research projects related to food safety and quality.
  Participation in research activities funded by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), National Pork Producer's Council (NPPC) and the American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF).
• Participation in collaborative studies related to the development of advanced and/or improved microbiological methods.
• Assessment and pursuit of food safety and quality-related research opportunities provided by regulatory agencies, including FDA and USDA.
• Evaluation and pursuit of research opportunities offered by the National Institutes of Heath (NIH) related to the prevention of food-borne illnesses and better understanding of food-borne pathogens.