Institute for Food Laws & Regulations

Reminder: classes begin August 31st - https://mailchi.mp/msu.edu/new-online-course-on-usda-fsis-food-law-10984111

2 weeks to go until fall semester ONLINE food law courses with Michigan State University! Become the go-to person in your organization for regulatory expertise. Designed for busy food industry professionals. Take a single course, or work towards a certificate or master's degree. https://buff.ly/SXVBrgT

By popular demand! Enroll now for MSU's fall semester course on the laws & regs related to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Take the course as part of an online certificate, the MS in Food Regulatory Affairs, or on it's own. https://buff.ly/SXVBrgT

ONLINE courses in food law for industry professionals with Michigan State University. Enroll for graduate level courses starting August 31. Take a single course, or start on a path to a certificate or online master's degree. https://buff.ly/SXVBrgT

Online course: Global Animal Health, Food Safety, and International Trade. Take this course within the MS in Food Regulatory Affairs, on its own, or work towards a certificate in international or U.S. food law. Class begins August 31. https://buff.ly/tzRNHd2

Learn the latest in EU food regulation with Michigan State University's ONLINE course for food industry professionals. Topics include health claims, importing to the EU, food fraud, and more. Take this course on its own or through the MS in Food Regulatory Affairs. Class begins August 31. https://buff.ly/v7ruZxP

The Food & Drug Law Institute (FDLI) has published it's annual list of top food and drug cases. Neal Fortin, Director of MSU's IFLR, contributed with a chapter on California Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta. This is a case in which the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California ruled that California’s warning requirements for dietary acrylamide violate the First Amendment. The court issued a permanent injunction prohibiting enforcement of Proposition 65 (Prop 65) warnings for acrylamide in food. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/top-food-law-cases-2025

Apply for a Master of Science in Food Regulatory Affairs. Become the go-to person for food laws & regs in your organization. Please submit your application no later than August 7. Online orientation begins on August 27, 2026. https://buff.ly/XEQ9dLb

Join us at the Institute for Food Technologists' Food Expo in Chicago, July 12-16. Tour the mobile food processing lab, learn about MSU food-related programs, and pick up some swag! Look for the giant trailer ON THE SHOWROOM FLOOR! We're in booth #5040 near the networking lounge. https://buff.ly/2Ng1azW

Neal Fortin's book, Food Regulation: Law, Science, Policy, and Practice (4th ed) is now available for purchase. Updates include the new definition of "healthy," new bioengineered labeling, new major allergen listings, discussion of recent litigation, food coloring bans, and more. https://buff.ly/xbqT4rM