Introduction to US Food Law
At a glance
Qualification:
Introduction to US Food Law
Start:
on request
Duration:
Costs:
CHF 650.00
Location:
- ZHAW, Campus Grüental, GD building, canteen, Wädenswil, Grüentalstrasse 14, 8820 Wädenswil (Show on Google Maps)
- The definite location will be announced in the confirmation of participation
Language of instruction:
English
Objectives and content
Target audience
The target audience is employees from food companies exporting to the USA, for example, from quality management or regulatory affairs. Other professionals are also welcome, for example attorneys needing an introduction to US food law.
No prior knowledge of US food law is required. The course is given in English; therefore, a good command of the English language is a prerequisite.
Objectives
The course provides a general introduction to US food regulation and then focuses on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and its corresponding rules.
Content
- General introduction to US food law (an overview encompassing legal framework, main legal acts, key authorities, sources of information)
- Selected areas of regulation: general food labelling requirements / food safety: overview of FSMA and related rules.
Methodology
Presentations, exercises, discussions.
More details about the implementation
If interested, please contact Evelyn Kirchsteiger-Meier
Enquiries and contact
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Programme leader and counselling
Dr. Evelyn Kirchsteiger-Meier
+41 (0) 58 934 57 04
evelyn.kirchsteiger-meier@zhaw.ch
Provider
Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation
Instructors
The course will be given in English by:
Prof. Neal Fortin, Director of the Institute for Food Laws and Regulations at Michigan State University and author of numerous publications on US food regulation (e.g. «Food Regulation: Law, Science, Policy, and Practice»)
Offered in cooperation with
Michigan State University
Application
Admission requirements
No prior knowledge of US food law is required. The course is given in English; therefore, a good command of the English language is a prerequisite.
Information for applicants
General Terms of Admission and Participation for Courses and Programs of Continuing Education at the ZHAW.
If the start status is «on request» put yourself on the non-binding list of interested parties. We will inform you about the next implementation start as soon as it is determined.
General terms and conditions
| Start | Application deadline | Registration link |
|---|---|---|
| on request | on request |