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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Understand the need for regulation and policy in the food environment
• Describe the Global Food Regulatory Systems
• Understand the regulatory context and requirements of Food and Nutrition Labelling (inc allergens)
• Understand the regulatory context and requirement of Nutrition and Health Claims at EU and global level
• Demonstrate knowledge of the role of key stakeholders in the Food Regulatory environment
History of Food Regulation
Overview of Food Regulatory Systems
Nutrition Labelling
Nutrition and Health Claims
Food Safety Inspection and Certification - import and export
Managing food incidents and recalls
Role of industry in the development of alternatives to legislation
Lobbying and the role of stakeholders & Trade Association
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Specified Learning Activities | 15 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 170 |
Online Learning | 15 |
Total | 220 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Essay (3,500 words) describing and critically evaluating a food safety incident and its impact on regulation. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | Yes | 80 |
Continuous Assessment: Two MCQs will be presented throughout the module - one after week 5 and the other after week 10. The MCQs are worth 2 x 10% of the final grade. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Written feedback will be given to each student once assessment is marked. A general feedback along with aspects of excellence and areas for improvement will be given.
Name | Role |
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Mr Kent Kent | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Fiona Lalor | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Manus Mitchell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mrs Angela Brennan | Tutor |
Ms Julie Dowsett | Tutor |