The Law of the Produce Safety Rule

Course Code: FSC 853

Credits: 3 credits

Photo of a grocery bag overflowing with vegetables.

This course outlines the requirements mandated in the produce safety rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).  Students will learn how to identify and reduce risks by drafting farm food safety plans. 

This course prepares industry professionals to take on regulatory leadership within their organizations, by providing an overview of the legislative and regulatory processes through an in-depth look at the relationship between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), industry, consumer interest groups, and scientific communities. Students will learn the major provisions of the rule, evaluate FDA’s limitations, examine current issues in food law, and explore the intersection of science and law. 

All reading assignments will be available as downloads within the modules, via URLs, or through the Produce Safety Alliance grower training manual.  

Topics covered include the following:  

  • Overview of FSMA  
  • Introduction to produce safety and risk assessment for public health  
  • Worker health, hygiene and training practices  
  • Soil amendments  
  • Wildlife, domesticated animals, and land use  
  • Agricultural water, production water, and post-harvest water  
  • Post-harvest handling and sanitation  
  • How to develop a farm food safety plan  
  • Standards for the growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce for human consumption  
  • Covered facilities and variances  
  • Withdrawal of a qualified facility exemption  
  • Compliance and enforcement  

Schedule:

This course is not offered in this academic year. Future offering to be determined.

Details

Registration instructions and tuition rates depend on your enrollment status.

Click here for details if you are interested in taking this course through the MS in Food Regulatory Affairs.

Click here if you wish to enroll for a single course, or wish to work towards a certificate in international or United States food law.

Click here if you wish to take the course for "info only" and not apply them towards a future certificate or degree.

Help

Please contact iflr@msu.edu with questions about our programs or for help with enrollment.

 
 

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