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.
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Course on regulation of alcoholic beverages offered only every other year
Published on December 3, 2021
Enroll now to secure your spot in IFLR's course "Wine, Beer, and Spirits Laws and Regulations." Class begins on January 10. It will not be offered again until January 2024. -
IFLR Contributor Tommy Tobin's new Food Law Book
Published on November 18, 2021
Tommy Tobin's book "Food Law: A Practical Guide" offers attorneys an introduction to the topic. -
The FASTER Act - Sesame as Major Food Allergen
Published on November 18, 2021
Neal Fortin summarizes FDA's recommendation that manufacturers voluntarily declare “sesame” in relevant ingredient lists, even though formal requirement does not go into effect until 2023. -
Online course in the FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule covers important current issues
Published on November 8, 2021
Discussion will include how current issues like global supply chain slowdowns, and the looming shortage of CO2 production, impact food safety. -
Are we Leaving our Seniors Food Insecure and Deserted?
Published on August 25, 2021
Food insecurity and under-nutrition have negative consequences for our underserved senior populations. Haskell and DeAngelo look at the issue and explain how bills like the Healthy Food Access for All Americans bill are essential.