Institute for Food Laws and Regulations

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

Study food laws and regulations in China - online this summer

Published on April 17, 2020
Learn in depth with an international team of experts on food laws and regulations in China. Join other food industry professionals as you pursue graduate training online, on your own schedule this summer.
FDA Reopens Comment Period on General Principles for Food Standards Modernization

Published on February 22, 2020
The public may submit either electronic or written comments by April 21, 2020.
IFLR to host three panel discussions at IFT2020

Published on February 12, 2020
MSU's Institute for Food Laws and Regulations will host three panel discussions at IFT's Annual Event and Food Expo this July.
Neal Fortin appointed Chair of the Institute for Food Technologists' Food Laws & Regs Division

Published on January 27, 2020
MSU's Neal Fortin is the new Chair of the Institute for Food Technologists (IFT) Food Laws and Regulations Division
FDA Extends Compliance Deadline for New Nutritional Labeling Rules

Published on October 28, 2019
The FDA announced that it will effectively extend the compliance deadline again during the first six months following the January 1, 2020 compliance date.