Designed and modeled after a six-week introductory food law course
taught at Northeastern University, Food Law and Regulation for
Non-Lawyers offers a succinct overview of key topics and core concepts
for food scientists, quality managers, and others who need to understand
the regulation of food in the U.S. This second edition includes critical
updates on the Food Safety Modernization Act-- the first change to the
food safety laws in over 70 years. The seven foundational rules,
finalized in 2015, are discussed in detail. The new edition also
includes other regulatory updates such as the new Nutrition Fact Panel,
changes to the definition of fiber, and the FDA's attempt to regulate
the widely used "healthy" claim. These timely updates, along with the
core concepts of the first edition, make the volume an essential and
practical tool for regulatory professionals.