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.
Our graduate-level courses are fully accredited and are designed for food industry professionals and regulators. Students may take as few or as many courses as they desire. Students may earn a "Certificate in International Food Law" or "Certificate in United States Food Law" after completing twelve qualifying credits (usually four courses).
Enrollment is fast and easy through MSU Lifelong Education. MSU’s Lifelong Education Program requires no application fee, no college transcripts, and no entrance exam.
A typical course will detail the food regulation practices of a specific subject area such as Codex Alimentarius, or provide a detailed examination of the food laws and regulatory practices of a specific country or region such as the United States, European Union, Latin America, Canada, or Asia.
Students may also work toward an online Master of Laws (LL.M.) or a Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) degree in Global Food Law, or an online master's degree in food safety.
News
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FSMA is to Pet Food as…
Published on July 17, 2020
FSMA has helped the pet food industry decrease product health issues and reduce the need for product recalls. The pet food industry must continue to invest in the infrastructure necessary to improve the standards of pet food safety.
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IFLR partners with MSU Extension to offer online FSMA Produce Rule Grower Training
Published on July 6, 2020
IFLR is offering a newly updated online graduate course on FSMA's Produce Safety Rule. Students will also have the opportunity to complete their AFDO-certified FSMA Produce Rule Grower Training. The course begins September 2, 2020.
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Congratulations, students of spring 2020!
Published on June 2, 2020
You did it! You completed this semester under unprecedented conditions. Please see this 3 minute message of appreciation from the team at IFLR.
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MSU's IFLR seeks European Union Food Law Instructor
Published on April 20, 2020
Join MSU's Institute for Food Laws and Regulations as the lead instructor for the Food Laws and Regulations in the European Union course, offered every fall semester.
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Study food laws and regulations in China - online this summer
Published on April 17, 2020
Learn in depth with an international team of experts on food laws and regulations in China. Join other food industry professionals as you pursue graduate training online, on your own schedule this summer.
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May 1
Enroll now for IFLR fall 2020 and spring 2021 online courses
May 1, 2020 – September 4, 2020 EST
Fall enrollment period begins on April 17 and is open until the first week of class, which begins on September 2, 2020.