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The International Food Law Certificate Program consists of a series of four, 3-credit hour courses leading to a Certificate in International Food Laws and Regulations which certifies that you have completed a minimum of four courses in the International Food Laws and Regulations Program at Michigan State University.

This program is offered through Lifelong Education and is sponsored by the Institute for Food Laws and Regulations and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University.

It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of and understand university regulations as published. To review the complete approved description of this program as well as academic policies and student rights and responsibilities, visit the Michigan State University Academic Programs site.

To learn more about this program, visit the International Food Laws and Regulations Certificate Program program site.

Program runs continuously throughout the year. All courses are offered fall and spring semesters.

The program has received national recognition from the American Distance Education Consortium, Norman Borlaug University, etc. Guest lecturers are experts concerning different parts of the world and the World Health Organization (WHO), World Trade Organization (WTO) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Anyone who needs regional (U.S.A., Canada, European Union, Latin America, Codex) or topic specific information regarding the regulation of food both domestically and internationally, including graduate and undergraduate students in food or law related majors, food industry professionals, attorneys, government officials and regulators, dieticians, veterinarians, etc.; anyone requiring continuing education for certification or career advancement; non-traditional learners who do not have access to traditional educational institutions; anyone interested in Internet-based education.

For information on admission to this program, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources or visit the International Food Laws and Regulations Certificate Program site.

To apply for this program, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources or visit the program site.

For current tuition, fees, and payment information, visit the Controller's Student Accounts page.

For the University's tuition refund policy, visit the Controller's Operational Policies page.

For information about financial aid, including loans, available for students at Michigan State University, visit the Office of Financial Aid site.

Michigan State University serves the distance and continuing education needs of organizations by offering program customization, group sales, and consulting services through MSU Global Online Connection. To learn more, visit the MSU Global site.

Courses in this program are taught via the Internet. In order to participate in this program, students must be comfortable with, and have access to, a computer with an Internet connection. For assistance, visit the Student Computer Requirement and Considerations for Computer Use page.

For information about equipment needed to participate in this program, visit the Virtual University's Basic Equipment page.

Mary Anne Verleger
Educational Program Coordinator I
Michigan State University
Institute for Food Laws & Regulations
Michigan State University
165C National Food Safety and Toxicology Center
East Lansing, MI 48824-1302
verlege3@msu.edu
Telephone number: (517) 355-8295
Fax number: (517) 432-1492
Email: IFLR@msu.edu