This module focuses on current food legislation that impacts on food commodities, food production, nutrition,sale and marketing of foodstuffs
Development of food Law and policy
History of food law,EU legislative process, Irish legislative process,Case law,General principles of food law
Enforcement
Official control of foodstuffs, Food agencies and the European Food Safety Authority ,Enforcement, audits and monitoring, Rapidresponse to food emergencies
Food Safety & Risk Analysis
Hygiene,Food contaminants,Food borne disease outbreaks and emerging pathogens,Risk assessment, management andcommunication,Food allergens
Regulation of Food Production
Food ingredients (meats, game, meat products, fish, shellfish, eggs, dairy, dairy products, fruits , vegetables, water),Foodproduction systems,Pesticides, Food contamination,Organic foods,Protected Designations of Origin and Protected GeographicalIndications
Food Issues
Novel foods & Genetically modified foods, Food labelling and marketing,Food contact materials,Food Additives,Nutrition andhealth claims,Food fraud
Guest lectures from experts in areas of food regulatory affairs
Discussion and reflection on the application of the law to the workplace
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |