Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) Employee Directory
Research ServicesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) is a research consortium uniting Illinois Tech, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and industry partners to advance applied food science. In collaboration with the FDA, it supports the development and exchange of knowledge, experience, and expertise in food safety, food defense, and nutrition. It is based in Bedford Park, Illinois, in the Chicago region, with origins dating to a 1988 FDA initiative at Illinois Tech. Operating in the research services field, IFSH serves government agencies, industry stakeholders, and academia seeking to strengthen the safety and resilience of the food system. As a collaboration-driven organization, it leverages university, regulatory, and industry resources to address challenges in food safety and nutrition.