FDSC40740 Food Regulation

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module is for students taking the Professional Diploma in Food Safety and Regulatory Science.
Students will be introduced to the background of food safety regulation and how this has evolved in the EU and globally. This module will give an overview of the current Global Food Regulatory landscape, describing the history and developments of Food Regulation across various global regions, and outline the role of key players in this process. It will outline the principles, concepts and regulatory requirements of food labelling covering both nutrition and health claims.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students will be able to:
• Describe Global Food Regulatory Systems and how this shapes policy.
• Understand the regulatory context and requirements of Food and Nutrition Labelling (including allergens), and health claims.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the role of key stakeholders in the Food Regulatory environment

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Tutorial

5
Specified Learning Activities

50
Autonomous Student Learning

125
Total

200
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will be delivered through the UCD VLE system and practical tutorials that will consist of:
- Lectures
- Live tutorials
- Asynchronous discussion threads
- Guest lectures
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: Essay describing & critical evaluating a food safety incident & its impact on regulation. Coursework (End of 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 2x10% each of the final grade. Throughout the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

20

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will have opportunity to discuss assignment during tutorials. Peer to peer feedback and support through discussion boards and Padlet Self Assessment Quizzes Students will be given individual feedback & provisional grades in Brightspace, following completion of the essay.

Name Role
Mrs Angela Brennan Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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