Module Details

Food law and business: EU Food Law

MF0327

Course
Food law and business: EU Food Law
Code
MF0327
Academic Year
2026/2027
Curriculum Year
2026/2027
Degree Programme
FOOD HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
Lecturers
-
Credits
5
Lecture Hours
40
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
GIUR-10/A - European Union Law
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
1
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
VERCELLI
Teaching language
English
Course Contents
The course is the structure and objectives of the EU, international agreements, regulations, and legislative procedures; EU institutions involved in food law; the Common Agricultural Policy and EU agencies; the EU food safety system; and EU food quality schemes.
Reference Texts
Slides and material provided by the teacher
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the lessons, students were expected to have understood and assimilated the multi-level structure of food law and the relevant stakeholders at national, European, and international levels. Specific goals included: understanding the dynamics between the needs and objectives of food sector operators and the aims of food legislation; mastering the fundamental elements of food law; understanding the impact of food law on food safety; and developing the ability to identify solutions for issues and cases within the field of food law, including the capacity to analyze specific scenarios and formulate independent assessments and opinions regarding matters affecting the food sector.
Prerequisites
none
Teaching Methods
Lessons and case studies: the material will be made available by the teacher through the DIR platform.
Additional Information
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via reference office consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities. Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.
Assessment Methods
Final module written exam (1 hour), open questions.
For sufficiency, the student is required to fully answer most of the questions.
Verification of learning is distinct for each module. The final grade will be determined by weighing the results obtained in the two modules
Detailed Syllabus
-the structure and objectives of the EU, international agreements, regulations, and legislative procedures; EU institutions involved in food law; the Common Agricultural Policy and EU agencies; the EU food safety system; and EU food quality schemes.
Expected Learning Outcomes
The course pursued the following objectives: by the end of the lessons, students were expected to have understood and assimilated the multi-level structure of food law and the relevant stakeholders at national, European, and international levels. Specific goals included: understanding the dynamics between the needs and objectives of food sector operators and the aims of food legislation; mastering the fundamental elements of food law; understanding the impact of food law on food safety; and developing the ability to identify solutions for issues and cases within the field of food law, including the capacity to analyze specific scenarios and formulate independent assessments and opinions regarding matters affecting the food sector.
Last update:21-10-2026 00:13:19