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.
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REGISTRATION DETAILS: Food and Dietary Supplement Labeling Workshop in Orlando, March 2024
Published on October 16, 2023
IFLR will host a Food and Dietary Supplement Labeling Workshop in Orlando, Florida, March 5-6, 2024. The agenda, registration, and housing information are outlined here. -
Spring Enrollment for Online Food Law Courses
Published on October 14, 2023
Get ready! Enrollment opens November 9 for Spring Semester 2024 online courses in food laws and regulations. Classes begin January 8, 2024. -
IFLR Seeks Full Time Online Food Law Instructor
Published on October 12, 2023
IFLR is searching to fill the position of Academic Specialist (Online Instructor in Food Law). This full‐time, non-tenure position will teach online food law courses and assist with IFLR outreach. -
IFLR Seeks On-Call Instructional Designer
Published on October 12, 2023
IFLR seeks an on-call Instructional Designer. This temporary position will collaborate with program directors and faculty in designing, editing, and developing effective and compelling learning materials for online university graduate courses. -
California Senate Passes AB 418.
Published on September 15, 2023
The California Senate passed AB 418, The California Food Safety Act. Neal Fortin takes a quick look at the implications.