Online Education in Food Laws and Regulations
The Institute for Food Laws and Regulations (IFLR) at Michigan State University offers food law courses taught online by an international network of food science, academic, and legal professionals, who understand the complex nature of food laws and how they impact the flow of food and agricultural products across national boundaries.
News
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To label or not...: Navigating current laws & initiatives on GMO labeling
Published on August 15, 2018
Often times, the line between useful, accurate scientific information and marketing is blurred when it comes to food labels, making them confusing for consumers. GMOs are no exception to this.
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Drake University seeks applications for director of its Agricultural Law Center
Published on July 30, 2018
Law center provides opportunities for students to explore how the legal system impacts the global food system and the agricultural sector's ability to produce, market, and use agricultural products.
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Bringing the world Food Code to Liberia
Published on June 19, 2018
IFLR student Christine Blackledge uses USAID assignment to help educate African nation's agricultural leaders.
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Dr. Scott Haskell to join "Our Table" discussion on food policy and regulations
Published on June 8, 2018
Food@MSU roundtable exchange is part of global food law conference
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MSU College of Veterinary Medicine seeks Online Food Safety (OFS) director
Published on June 7, 2018
Formed in 2002, OFS program attracts students from throughout the country and internationally.
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Director emeritus offers cornucopia of Codex resources
Published on June 5, 2018
Dr. P. Vincent Hegarty has compiled a packet of information related to his Codex Alimentarius course that he believes would be of immediate value to all students of food laws and regulations.
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MSU Today: Alumna, Allena Myers, on Keeping our Food Safe
Published on May 21, 2018
MSU Today article by IFLR and Global Food Law grad, Allena Myers, on "keeping our food safe."
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Food Regulation in Latin America course available in Spanish for Fall 2018 semester
Published on April 23, 2018
Brand-new course is perfect for students throughout the world who either prefer Spanish or who were previously unable to take our course due to the language barrier
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Alumni Q & A: Lisa Patel, Kalsec
Published on March 23, 2018
Executive director of global regulatory affairs at Kalsec shares why she believes the IFLR certificate program can benefit many food industry professionals.
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Undergraduate course in food laws and regulations now offered online
Published on March 16, 2018
FSC 421 - Food Laws and Regulations - will be offered online this summer semester. Non-MSU and food industry professionals welcome!
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Introducing non-credit continuing ed online courses in food laws and regulations
Published on March 16, 2018
Melissa Card, IFLR Associate Director, will launch a series of non-credit online courses, starting with one on the FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Rule this spring.
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Profile: Meet Dr. Scott Haskell
Published on March 13, 2018
Dr. Haskell was in large animal veterinary practice (primarily food animal) for 19 years prior to entering academia and public service. He teaches "Animal Health, World Trade and Food Safety" in the fall semester each year.
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Visting fellow's seminar on healthier eating habits will examine novel (and fake) foods
Published on October 17, 2017
"I believe that policy recommendations should be scientifically based in order to help consumers choose food products based on real characteristics and not just slogans and false claims," says Dr. Giovanni Sogari.
Events
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Aug 29
Fall semester courses begin
August 29, 2018 12:00AM - 11:59PM
Kick off fall semester 2018! Offering eight online courses for food industry professionals. Contact iflr@msu.edu to learn more.
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Oct 20
Melissa Card at Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo
October 20, 2018 12:00AM - 11:59PM Washington, D.C.
Join IFLR Associate Director, Melissa Card, at FNCE 2018, in Washington, D.C.
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Nov 6
Vincent Hegarty at International Association of Color Manufacturers
November 6, 2018 - November 8, 2018 The Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City, Arlington, Virginia, USA.
Dr. P. Vincent Hegarty will speak at ICAM's 2018 Global Color Conference. ICAM is the International Association of Color Manufacturers.
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Nov 6
Rebeca Lopez-Garcia at International Sweeteners Association 2018
November 6, 2018 8:30AM - 4:00PM Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole street, London, UK
Dr. Rebeca López-García is speaking at the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) Conference 2018, in London, England.
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May 2
IFLR Team at FDLI Annual Conference in DC
May 2, 2019 - May 3, 2019 Washington, DC.
FDLI Annual Conference: Exploring Advanced Topics in Food and Drug Law. May 2-3, 2019. Washington, DC.
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Jun 2
IFT Food Expo 2019
June 2, 2019 - June 5, 2019 New Orleans Morial Convention Center
Visit our booth at the Institute for Food Technologists (IFT) at their annual meeting and food expo, in New Orleans, June 2-5, 2019.