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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Summer Enrollment for Online Food Law Courses
Published on March 8, 2024
Now enrolling for summer semester online courses in food laws and regulations. Offering graduate courses on food laws & regs in China, and the FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program Rule, and a food laws & regs course for undergrads. -
Learn about China's food laws and regulations - online this summer
Published on March 8, 2024
Learn from 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. -
Learn about the FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program Rule - online this summer
Published on March 8, 2024
Avoid dangerous and costly mistakes! Take a deep dive into the FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program Rule. -
Lead Contaminated Applesauce Recall & the U.S. Food Safety System
Published on March 7, 2024
Neal Fortin commented in the New York Times and on KNX News on last year's lead poisonings from contaminated applesauce, and on the food safety system in general. Learn more and check out IFLR's course on the FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program. -
Labeling Explainer: Naming Foods with Added Flavorings
Published on February 23, 2024
Here is a quick overview of naming foods with added flavorings, from the faculty of the MSU Food & Dietary Supplement Labeling Workshop. March 5-6, 2024. Orlando, Florida.