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, and Asia.
You may work toward a Master of Laws (LL.M.) or a Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) degree in Global Food Law. The LL.M. degree is designed for lawyers and the M.J. degree is designed for other professionals working in the food and agriculture industries, food safety, law, government, and other areas involving international food law.
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Food Regulation in Latin America course available in Spanish for Fall 2018 semester
Published on April 23, 2018
Brand-new course is perfect for students throughout the world who either prefer Spanish or who were previously unable to take our course due to the language barrier
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Alumni Q & A: Lisa Patel, Kalsec
Published on March 23, 2018
Executive director of global regulatory affairs at Kalsec shares why she believes the IFLR certificate program can benefit many food industry professionals.
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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!
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Introducing non-credit continuing ed online courses in food laws and regulations
Published on March 16, 2018
Melissa Card, IFLR Associate Director, will launch a series of non-credit online courses, starting with one on the FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Rule this spring.
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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.
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