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HNUT40240

Academic Year 2025/2026

Food Regulation (HNUT40240)

Subject:
Human Nutrition
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Agriculture & Food Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Breige McNulty
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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 Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): 2-hour exam (MCQ & essay type questions) End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
45
 No
Group Work Assignment: Case study presentation and critique Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No
Individual Project: Food product proposal Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
35
 No

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
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 11:00 - 11:50
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