# Implementation of Regulatory Knowledge for Progress Toward Conformance with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (VNRFRPS)

> **NIH FDA U18** · ARIZONA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HLTH SRVCS · 2020 · $70,000

## Abstract

Project Summary
For the past several years, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Food Safety and
Environmental Services (FSES) program group has worked towards conformance with adopting
the 2017 FDA Model Food Code through the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory
Program Standards grant. Prior to this, Arizona’s previous food code standard was based on the
1999 FDA Model Food Code. With the updated version of Arizona’s Article 1 Food and Drink
nearing finalization, it would be a great benefit to have funds devoted entirely to training and
education on the changes for local regulators throughout the state. The State of Arizona
developed delegation agreements with the counties which designate the county level as the
responsible party for licensing and conducting inspection activities for retail food
establishments. Arizona has a long history of this partnership. Due to these dynamics, county
regulators and often Indian Health Services turn to ADHS for guidance on changes to
regulations. The Implementation of Regulatory Knowledge for Progress Toward Conformance
with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (VNRFRPS) bridge
grant project would allow local regulators to have a learning opportunity with ADHS to ensure
they are conducting their day to day activities in accordance with the most current statutes that
have been developed to help improve retail food safety. The main messages will include
encouraging the integration of the 2017 FDA Model Food Code on the local level, emphasizing
the importance of certified food protection mangers, and discussing the importance of retail
operations strengthening Active Managerial Controls. This further aids the shift in food safety
from a reactive to preventative approach. The objectives behind the project will be to increase
knowledge in reducing foodborne illness, change attitudes by establishing more confidence in
local regulators, and change behaviors by promoting state and county partnerships.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10134614
- **Project number:** 1U18FD007010-01
- **Recipient organization:** ARIZONA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HLTH SRVCS
- **Principal Investigator:** Jessica Reighard
- **Activity code:** U18 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** FDA
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $70,000
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2020-07-01 → 2021-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10134614

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10134614, Implementation of Regulatory Knowledge for Progress Toward Conformance with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (VNRFRPS) (1U18FD007010-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10134614. Licensed CC0.

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