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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Undergraduate course in food laws and regulations now offered online
Published on March 16, 2018
FSC 421 - Food Laws and Regulations - will be offered online this summer semester. Non-MSU and food industry professionals welcome! -
Profile: Meet Dr. Scott Haskell
Published on March 13, 2018
Dr. Haskell was in large animal veterinary practice (primarily food animal) for 19 years prior to entering academia and public service. He teaches "Animal Health, World Trade and Food Safety" in the fall semester each year. -
Visiting fellow's seminar on healthier eating habits will examine novel (and fake) foods
Published on October 17, 2017
"I believe that policy recommendations should be scientifically based in order to help consumers choose food products based on real characteristics and not just slogans and false claims," says Dr. Giovanni Sogari. -
P. Vincent Hegarty Recognized with Outstanding Contribution by an Individual Award
Published on April 19, 2015
The MSU Faculty Emeriti Association recognized Professor Emeritus P. Vincent Hegarty with their prestigious Outstanding Contribution by an Individual Award.