ACBS437

040159

Students will learn about food safety policy, including the laws and associated implementing regulations, and how they are developed by the United States (US) Congress and enforced by the primary Federal public health agencies. Although specific focus will be on food safety, related consumer protection policies will be addressed, including food labeling and the humane handling of animals prior to slaughter. Students will assess scenarios involving how the Administrative Procedure Act guides Federal food safety policy development in order to withstand legal challenge from stakeholders, including consumers, the food industry, and foreign governments. Scenarios also will be assessed on how policies for exported and imported foods are established and enforced to comply with international treaties and trade policies. Students will learn how to find resources to comply with food-related policy besides being able to use this knowledge to bridge the gap between stakeholders and facilitate development of compliant food products that expand both domestic and global trade.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

ACBS 380R is recommended.