Online Education in Food Laws and Regulations
IFLR's graduate-level courses are fully accredited and are designed for busy 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.
News
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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. -
Fortin: Proposed Michigan Bill Does not Mean that Lab Grown Meat Cannot be Labeled as “Meat”
Published on June 18, 2021
Neal Fortin's take on how lab grown meat may be labeled. -
Sesame Added as a Major Food Allergen
Published on June 8, 2021
Congress has added sesame to the definition of "major food allergen," making it subject to the plain language labeling disclosure requirements for major food allergens and the major allergen preventative controls requirements. -
Unintended Drug Residues of Approved Veterinary Products in Human Food
Published on April 16, 2021
Veterinary drug carryover or contamination in animal feed, meat, milk, cheese, fish and eggs has known negative health effects, and potentially impacts global trade. Risk assessment and management are essential to eliminate these contaminant causes. -
Neal Fortin on "Speaking Science" Podcast
Published on December 11, 2020
Neal Fortin, Director of MSU’s Institute for Food Laws and Regulations, sat down with Rachel Morris, Ph.D. MLT(ASCP) and Alyssa Preiser, Ph.D. to discuss nutritional supplements on their "Speaking Science” podcast.