FOOD REGULATION LAW SCIENCE POLICY AND PRACTIC E – NEAL FORTIN

Food Regulation: Law, Science, Policy, and Practice provides both students and professionals with up-to-date coverage of U.S. food regulatory law. The textbook presents an in-depth yet accessible account of all key aspects of United States food regulation. Using a modified casebook format, it 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, connecting legal theory to practical application.

The third edition is fully updated to reflect significant changes in U.S. 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 the application of current law. This authoritative volume is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in agriculture, food science, dietetics, law, and regulatory compliance management, and it serves as a must‑have reference for food scientists, attorneys, researchers, quality‑assurance and regulatory specialists, and other industry professionals responsible for complying with U.S. food regulation.

Key features

– Features new and updated material on U.S. food law, including recent regulations concerning novel food processing
– Covers requirements of food labeling, advertising and health‑claim guidelines, regulation of U.S. food imports and exports, and international food law
– Discusses important topics such as food defense, regulation of biotechnology, ethical issues, product liability, food safety rules, and substantiation of health claims
– Includes a brief history of food regulation and an overview of U.S. government agency organization and jurisdictions
– Contains problem exercises covering different aspects of food law designed to strengthen critical thinking