HNUT40240 Food Regulation

Academic Year 2023/2024

Food Regulatory Affairs represents the integration of many different disciplines including food science, health, law, ethics, policy, economics and politics. This module is intended to give you a basic understanding of how European food regulatory processes work and to study some of the key drivers of European food regulatory affairs. Emphasis will be placed on the following areas: the European model for food safety, the food chain, risk analysis, food additives and food labelling. Practical examples and case studies will be used to support learning.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

- Understand an appropriate level of knowledge on the origins and necessity for regulation of food supply- Understand the origins of the present EU, what it currently does and the difference between national and European law.- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of food policy and law, including knowledge of a selected major cases of European food law - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concept of risk assessment and the key components of this process- Be familiar with the legislation and current considerations surrounding food additives, food and nutrition labelling- Have a basic understanding of the factors influencing legislation surrounding fortification, supplements, GM and other emerging issues.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

7
Autonomous Student Learning

94
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Module delivered via lectures and tutorials 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Human Nutrition 2 (HNUT20060) or equivalent


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
HNUT20010 - Human Nutrition II - Food Sci, HNUT20060 - Human Nutrition II

Incompatibles:
HNUT40010 - Food Regulation - FS

Equivalents:
Food Regulation (FDSC40240)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Group Project: Group Project Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

20
Continuous Assessment: Individual Assessment Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

35
Examination: Examination (MCQ, SAQ) 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

45

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 11:00 - 11:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 22 Wed 11:00 - 11:50
Spring