An introduction to food law
Dates
10%
Prices
Members - £970 + VAT
Non-members - £1255 + VAT
Venue
Campden BRI, Chipping Campden
Delegate Feedback (2021):
- Very successful, approachable & willing to discuss questions
- Very good, well presented with interaction & examples
- Different presenters proved effective
- Good - lots of real examples used
- A lot of useful information and references
- I will feel more confident supporting the approval of suppliers and products going forward.
Benefits of attending
All aspects of the food industry, from production and processing to packaging, are governed by an extensive system of laws, regulations, codes of practice and guidance. The course provides a valuable introduction to UK and harmonised EU law and other relevant information controlling food and drink manufacture. It is designed for those new to the food industry or those wanting a broad overview of the practicalities of food legislation, and is particularly appropriate for food quality assurance and product development personnel to ensure that they have a solid grounding in the most relevant legislation.
This course does not cover food labelling, Campden BRI's Food and Drink Labelling course provides in-depth training on labelling.
Training Course content
General Food Law
• The origin, purpose and nature of UK and EU food law
• General food safety requirements; offences, due diligence, traceability and product recall
• Consumer protection obligations, including product safety and liability
• Trademarks, patents and intellectual property
Chemical Safety
• Chemical food safety; additives, processing aids
• Contaminants and residues
• Food contact materials
Biological Safety
• Food hygiene controls
• Irradiation
Standards for Particular Products
• Compositional standards
• Fortification - addition of vitamins and minerals and other substances to food
• Food supplements
• Food for specific groups
• Organic, novel and GM foods
Weights and Measures
• Quality control, the ‘average system’ and quantity marking
Enforcement
• Business Responsibilities and Procedure
• Withdrawal and recall
• Enforcement and prosecutions
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course delegates will:
• Be aware how legislation is developed, applied and enforced
• Gain an understanding of the practical implications of food law for their business
• Be able to access current legislative information
This course can be customised and is available in house
Related training
Essential additives & flavourings, live online tutor-led training course
Product claims and nutrition information labelling, live online tutor-led training course
Next Steps
Related resources
- Food law alert: Prompt, succinct news of developments in UK/EU food law. Available to subscribers fortnightly
Further information
Our training team will be happy to help with any enquiry on +44(0)1386 842104 or at training@campdenbri.co.uk
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We continue to offer a range of training options so that you can continue to learn and develop.
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