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

IFLR partners with MSU Extension to offer online FSMA Produce Rule Grower Training

Published on July 22, 2021
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 1, 2021.
FTC's New “Made in the USA” Rule

Published on July 22, 2021
Neal Fortin explains what is new (and not new) in the FTC's rule designed to stop fraudulent “Made in the USA” claims.
Check out MSU’s new mobile food processing lab!

Published on July 21, 2021
Dr. Jeffery Swada describes MSU's new mobile food processing lab at a friends and alumni mixer via Zoom.
How are Direct-to-Consumer Food Sales Like Farmers Markets and Home Kitchens Regulated for Food Safety?

Published on July 21, 2021
Increasingly popular direct-to-consumer food sales, such as at farmers markets and on-farm food retail, do not always fall under FDA regulatory jurisdiction, and some may not be regulated at all depending on which State they are in.
Alternative ‘meat’ production will change the pet food industry

Published on July 6, 2021
Scott Haskell gives an overview of the current status of alternative “meat” regulation in the pet food industry, stakeholder concerns, and emerging issues.