{"id":9579,"date":"2021-07-02T16:41:29","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T15:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/ifnh\/?p=9579"},"modified":"2023-09-13T17:34:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T16:34:52","slug":"uk-food-law-the-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/ifnh\/2021\/07\/02\/uk-food-law-the-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Food Law &#8211; The Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"views-field views-field-nothing\">\n<div class=\"course-overview\">\n<div class=\"views-field views-field-nothing\">\n<div class=\"course-overview\">\n<div class=\"views-field views-field-nothing\">\n<div class=\"course-overview\">\n<div class=\"views-field views-field-nothing\">\n<div class=\"course-overview\">\n<h4>Course overview:<\/h4>\n<p>UK Food Law &#8211; The Basics will introduce you to the UK\u2019s laws and regulations governing food production, transport, retail, and consumption. Through a series of online lectures and engagement in forum-based seminars, you will build a robust understanding of food legislation, beginning with the evolution of food laws in the UK throughout its history. This overview will provide context to modern developments. It will lead you to explore the foundations of modern food legislation and their place within the overall structure of legal requirements placed on the food industry.<\/p>\n<p>After completing the course, you will have an excellent understanding of current legislation, know where to find and interpret laws relating to your profession, and participate in (and contribute to) the development of future UK food law. Given the foundational importance of the law to the entire length of the food supply chain, this course will be of direct use to professionals in any aspect of the agrifood sector. It will benefit their activities and that of their employer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UK Food Law - The Basics\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i8TgxCsmjyk?start=27&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>Learning outcomes:<\/h4>\n<p>Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evaluate how sustainability plans imposed by their own business or those around them will impact raw material quality.<\/li>\n<li>Be able to recommend changes and improvements to the sustainability plan for their business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following transferable skills will be developed in this course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Critical evaluation of data from a variety of sources<\/li>\n<li>Effective communication of scientific information in oral and written format with scientific rigour<\/li>\n<li>Debating skills<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of UK food legislation, its origins, overall structure and critical components<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of the legal requirements which are imposed on the food industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Topics covered:<\/h4>\n<p>In providing the basic background information and knowledge of UK food law, this course will cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Historical development of UK food law<\/li>\n<li>Current policies and procedures<\/li>\n<li>Main elements of current UK food law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Assessment methods:<\/h4>\n<p>The course will consist of five weeks of <span class=\"glossary-item-link\" title=\"Distance learning\" data-toggle=\"popover\" data-content=\"A method of study that allows the student to complete their course remotely, without having to attend lectures or seminars. 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Contributes 80% of the course mark.<\/p>\n<p>Self-assessment multiple choice question tests used during distance learning delivery.<\/p>\n<h4>Key facts:<\/h4>\n<table style=\"height: 1442px\" width=\"732\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"237\"><strong>Course Dates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">26th February 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"237\"><strong>Type\/Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">4 Weeks online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"237\"><strong>Entry Requirements<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">Graduate level or relevant experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"237\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">\u00a3850<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"237\"><strong>CQFW Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\"><strong>\u00a07<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"237\"><strong>Course Provider<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">University of Reading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"237\"><strong>Provider Reference Number<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">FZMR12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"237\"><strong>Course Arrangements<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">Full joining instructions will be confirmed by the course provider.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"237\"><strong>Course Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">Online, University of Reading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"237\"><strong>Cohort<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">EPTH Cohort<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"237\"><strong><strong>Course Logistics<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">Delivered entirely online through the University of Reading&#8217;s Virtual Learning Environment over an<br \/>\nfour-week period, it is suggested that material is reviewed every week; however, participants<br \/>\nmay vary their speed of learning to suit their requirements.The course is available as Continued Professional Development or with the award of 5 academic<br \/>\ncredits for participants completing a postgraduate programme*.*please contact the EPTH office if you wish to complete the module for academic credit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"237\"><strong>Tutor<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/search\/search-staff-details.aspx?id=20082\">Dr David Jukes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/david-jukes-b0347094\">Linkedin Profile<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>Contact details:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Contact Name for Enquiries: Fiona Lee or Cathy Crips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email address:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:epth@reading.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">epth@reading.ac.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone Number: 0118 378 3312 or\u00a0 0118 378 872<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Register your interest&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fresearch.reading.ac.uk%2Fifnh%2Feducation-training%2Fcourse-registration%2F|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Upcoming Courses<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_masonry_grid post_type=&#8221;post&#8221; max_items=&#8221;-1&#8243; element_width=&#8221;6&#8243; item=&#8221;9607&#8243; grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1694620539407-76b25b43eae0302e45f6e4131858df87-9&#8243; taxonomies=&#8221;178&#8243; exclude=&#8221;9579&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Course overview: UK Food Law &#8211; The Basics will introduce you to the UK\u2019s laws and regulations governing food production, transport, retail, and consumption. 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