Regulatory Leadership in Food Law

Course Code: FSC 820

Credits: 3 credits

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In the modern regulatory state, the attorney or regulatory affairs manager is looked to for counseling on more than just the meaning of the letter of the law but also for guidance and leadership in dealing with agencies, particularly in complex or difficult situations.

This course provides skill development for leadership in food regulatory issues, including working with government agencies in adverse or high-stakes situations, achieving the central purpose of regulation, and the control of risks to the public. All reading assignments will be available as downloads within the modules or via the provided URLs.

The course syllabus is subject to change each semester but generally covers the following topics:

Introduction to regulatory affairs
Regulatory Analysis
Critical Analysis, Science, and the Law
Working with Government Officials
Registrations and Submissions
Staying Current with Changing Laws and Emerging Issues
FDA Enforcement
Dealing with Recalls
Risk Management, Crisis Management
Food Litigation Strategies
Effectively Presenting Regulatory Information
Quality Control, Quality Management
The Regulatory Craft

We recommend completion of Food Regulation in the United States (FSC 811) or equivalent before enrolling in this course.

Schedule:

This course is offered each fall semester.

Tips for first time enrollees:

Here is the direct link to apply: https://explore.msu.edu/apply/

Make sure you choose “first-time user” and then “NON-DEGREE” from the dropdown. There is no application fee for our program, so if you get to an area where it asks you to pay an application fee, then you are not in the correct process. Also, DO NOT CLICK THE BOX that asks if you are going to be taking classes in the global food law program. That question is referring to courses through the College of Law and saying “yes” to that question will only delay your application processing."