Food Safety Research Information Office

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Food Safety Research Information Office
Type:	Research and Development Agencies
Parent organization:	National Agricultural Library
Top organization:	Department of Agriculture
Employees:
Executive:	Director
Budget:
Address:	10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705
Website:	https://www.nal.usda.gov/fsrio
Creation Legislation:	Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998
Wikipedia:	Food Safety Research Information Office

Food Safety Research Information Office

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Mission
To collect, organize, and disseminate food safety research information to prevent duplication of research efforts, assist in assessing research needs, and support the development of food safety policies; to serve as a resource for stakeholders in food safety.

Services
Research Information; Literature Database; Stakeholder Support

Regulations

Food Safety Research Information Office (FSRIO) is a specialized service within the National Agricultural Library, focused on gathering and sharing food safety research to enhance food safety practices and policies.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of FSRIO is to provide a centralized point for food safety research information, ensuring that researchers, policymakers, and the public can access the latest findings to avoid duplication, identify research gaps, and support the development of food safety strategies. It aims to promote collaboration and informed decision-making in food safety.

Parent organization

FSRIO operates under the umbrella of the National Agricultural Library (NAL), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Legislation

FSRIO was established under the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998, which mandates the coordination of agricultural research.

Partners

FSRIO collaborates with:

USDA research agencies
Food safety regulatory bodies like FDA and FSIS
Academic institutions and research organizations

Number of employees

The number of employees specifically for FSRIO is not publicly detailed.

Organization structure

Research Information Division manages the aggregation and organization of data.
Information Dissemination Unit focuses on making information accessible.
Stakeholder Engagement works on outreach to the food safety community.

List of programs

Food Safety Research Database
Monthly Newsletters on Food Safety Research
Information Requests Service
Collaboration on Food Safety Research Projects

Last total enacted budget

The specific budget for FSRIO is not publicly available as it is part of NAL's budget.

Leader

FSRIO is led by a Director.

Services provided

FSRIO provides services by curating a comprehensive database of food safety research, offering literature searches, newsletters, and direct responses to information requests. It supports researchers by providing insights into current research trends, helping to guide future research directions, and facilitating the exchange of information among stakeholders.

Regulations overseen

While FSRIO does not oversee regulations, it supports the development and implementation of food safety policies by providing critical research information.

Headquarters address

10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705 (National Agricultural Library's address)

Website

https://www.nal.usda.gov/fsrio

Wikipedia article

There isn't a specific Wikipedia article for FSRIO; for context, see wikipedia:National Agricultural Library.

External links