2007/08 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
FOOD5215M Food Legislation
10 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Professor M R A Morgan
Email: m.r.a.morgan@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2007/08
Pre-requisite qualifications
A BSc degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biological sciences or related science, or chemical engineering, or appropriate food science/technology qualification.Module replaces
FOOD5210MThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module students will be able to:a) understand how food legislation is enacted and enforced, in the UK and internationally
b) appreciate the contribution that the food scientist can make in the development of food legislation
c) participate in, and advise on, decisions of food suppliers and retailers which have legal implications
d) understand the role of other professionals involved in legal matters.
Syllabus
- The structure of food legislation in the UK (primary, secondary, horizontal, vertical).
- Acts, Regulations and Statutory Instruments.
- The Food Safety Act (1990): policy framework and scope, definition of terms, concept of due diligence, procedures for enforcement.
- The role of Enforcement Authorities, Environmental Health Officers, Trading Standard Officers, Public Analysts.
- The form of regulations and SIs. Food Labelling Regulations (1996).
- Significance of case law and review of recent court decisions.
- European law: its structure and its impact on the food industry.
- Impact of legislation on international food production and marketing. Patent law.
- The role of the expert witness.
- Developments in food product authentication.
- Legislative features of Food Standard Agency operations.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 12 | 1.00 | 12.00 |
| Seminar | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Private study hours | 82.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 18.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
- 27 hours: Background reading for lecutres- 25 hours: Examination preparation
- 10 hours: Analysis report
- 10 hours: Preparation for seminars
- 10 hours: Group report.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
From analysis report, seminars and attendance at lectures.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | 1 x 1,000 word analysis report | 15.00 |
| Presentation | Oral presentation | 5.00 |
| Report | 500 word contribution to group report | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 26/03/2010
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