Neal D. Fortin - Böcker

FOOD REGULATION Provides both students and professionals with up-to-date coverage of US food regulatory law Food Regulation: Law, Science, Policy, and Practice presents an in-depth yet accessible account of all key aspects of United States food regulation. Using a modified casebook format, this comprehensive textbook introduces readers to the case law and statutory scheme of food regulation, defines the inspection authority and enforcement tools of various regulatory agencies, discusses current and emerging public policy issues, and more. Readers explore a wide range of topics in food law, science, policy, and practice; which connect legal theory to practical application. The third edition is fully updated to reflect significant changes in US food law, such as the regulations implementing the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. New case studies and discussion questions highlight important legal trends, policy debates, and application of current law. Offering thorough, highly practical coverage of food regulatory law, this authoritative volume: Features new and updated material on US food law, including recent regulations concerning novel food processingCovers requirements of food labeling, advertising and health claim guidelines, regulation of US food imports and exports, and international food lawDiscusses important topics such as food defense, regulation of biotechnology, ethical issues, product liability, food safety rules, and substantiation of health claimsIncludes a brief history of food regulation and an overview of US government agency organization and jurisdictionsContains problem exercises covering different aspects of food law designed to strengthen critical thinkingFood Regulation: Law, Science, Policy, and Practice, Third Edition, remains the ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in agriculture, food science, dietetics, law, and regulatory compliance management. It is also a must-have reference for food scientists, attorneys, researchers, quality assurance and regulatory specialists, and other industry professionals responsible for complying with US food regulation.

Updated edition of a practical text on food regulatory law Featuring case studies, expert insights, and compliance strategies, Food Regulation provides an in-depth overview of food regulation, from federal and state laws, international regulations, and the latest developments in biotechnology and traceability, all the way to ethics and private actions. The book includes practical scenarios, discussion questions, and problem exercises to enhance reader understanding. Making complex statutes and regulations accessible to non-lawyers, this revised edition features new rules for labeling bioengineered food, plant-based meat and dairy replacements, CBD in food, cell-cultured meat, and gene-edited food, as well as new health claims, FDA inspection protocols, and food traceability rules. Written by a practicing attorney and professor, Food Regulation explores topics including: Agency procedural regulation, covering the Administrative Procedure Act, rulemaking, agency adjudication, judicial review, the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)Food labeling, covering legal authorities, labeling terminology, affirmative label requirements, prohibited representations and misbranded food, deceptive packaging, and warning statementsCredence claims and conditional labeling, covering country of origin labeling, organic foods, natural claims, religious certification marks and symbols, and geographic indicationsDietary supplements, covering approval and safety, enforcement, good manufacturing processes (GMPs), labels, health claims, and problem supplements such as ephedraImportation and exportation, covering programs, authoritative bodies, and provisionsContaining the most up-to-date information on the subject, the new edition of Food Regulation is a valuable resource for anyone involved in food regulation, from students to corporate counsels in fields including law, food science, and public health.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business, and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This Advanced Introduction provides a succinct overview of the principles and rules that guide international food law. Neal D. Fortin explores how the globalisation of food supply chains has impacted international food law, making it a pressing concern for contemporary lawmakers. Exploring the maintenance of standards, rules and laws, alongside issues in relation to economics, trade agreements, and free-trade, this comprehensive book provides insight into the future of international food law.Key Features:Offers a historical overview of international food law, covering the key basic conceptsProvides insights into key international trade agreements, agencies, and food safety controlsProvides guidance on techniques for comparing and understanding the food law of different regionsIncisive and accessible, this Advanced Introduction offers invaluable discussion of the major issues in the field for international law scholars, particularly those focusing on food law. It will also be a beneficial read for government officials involved in international trade and lawyers who deal with international food law looking for a better understanding of the history and key components of the topic.