Food Legislation and Regulatory Affairs

This module centres on current food law and regulatory affairs. It critically examines the agencies responsible for food legislation both nationally and internationally. It also focuses on the design of a food safety system.

1. Critically evaluate the key sources of Irish Food Law.

2. Appraise the process of food regulation and the bodies involved nationally, and at European and International levels.

3. Integrate knowlege involved in food regulation such as risk hazard, risk assessment, risk management and risk communication.

4. Critically evaluate the legal obligations relating to food and food production.