Interested in making a study of international or regional food law issues? Want to follow a structured course providing 3 credit hours (US system)?

Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences is participating in the delivery of an international food law distance education certificate program run by the Institute for Food Laws and Regulations at Michigan State University (MSU). It is delivered via the MSU internet based 'Virtual University'. Course are scheduled to start in January and September each year.

For Fall 2005, the following courses will be available and commence August 29, 2005 but you can enroll up until September 9. For Spring 2006, courses commence on January 9, 2006.

In preparation for a future semester:

Example Student Comments from Autumn/Fall 2003:

"The course has been beneficial for me for work, I am changing sections at work and will work on International and regional projects. So looking forward to doing a different area of work. I am certain doing this certificate has been a major influence in the decision of the management to move me." Australian Food Law Official

"Attached I am sending the last Assignment of the course. I am a little bit sorry for this is the last one - the course was really great! Thank you for all your help!" Czech Food Law Official

"I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the European Food Law course. I feel that I have learned a lot of valuable information, and knowledge of how to access different documents and resources. It was beneficial (and enlightening!!) both from a personal point of view and I imagine will be useful in my future career." Irish Graduate Student

Contacts and Links:

If you have any questions, contact the following:
(Please mention the University of Reading Food Law site when sending the e-mail - it helps us monitor where applicants come from. Thank you.)