Institute for Food Laws and Regulations

Online Education for Food Industry Professionals

The Institute for Food Laws and Regulations (IFLR) at Michigan State University offers graduate degree and continuing education programs designed specifically for food industry professionals. All courses are delivered 100% online and asynchronously, allowing students to manage their studies alongside work and personal responsibilities. Students have the option to pursue a certificate in U.S. or International Food Law, or work toward a Master of Science in Food Regulatory Affairs. Many begin by enrolling in a single course to address a specific challenge in their workplace and choose to continue their studies from there.

News

Who’s Got the Bacon and Eggs? Anti-Confinement Laws Will Change the Entire Domestic Pork Industry

Published on August 18, 2021
California voters demand new regulations for the confinement of animals raised for food. Pork producers and processors will not be ready when these regulations go into effect on January 1, 2022. Scott Haskell explains.
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.