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

MSU "Our Table" Discussion on the Paradox of Food Deserts

Published on June 19, 2018
Scott Haskell summarizes his discussion of food deserts at MSU's Online Food Safety Master's Program and "Our Table" event in June 2018.
MSU College of Veterinary Medicine seeks Online Food Safety (OFS) director

Published on June 7, 2018
Formed in 2002, OFS program attracts students from throughout the country and internationally.
Director emeritus offers cornucopia of Codex resources

Published on June 5, 2018
Dr. P. Vincent Hegarty has compiled a packet of information related to his Codex Alimentarius course that he believes would be of immediate value to all students of food laws and regulations.
MSU Today: Alumna, Allena Myers, on Keeping our Food Safe

Published on May 21, 2018
MSU Today article by IFLR and Global Food Law grad, Allena Myers, on "keeping our food safe."
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