Post Graduate Certificate in Food Regulatory Affairs
Objectives
At the end of the Programme graduates should:
- Have a thorough understanding of the theory and best practice relating to Food and Drink sector regulatory structures and procedures.
- Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of current Food and Drink sector regulations and the role of the regulatory affairs professional in the industry.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of the key functions involved in the commercialisation of a novel product including: supply, sales and marketing legislation.
- Employ appropriate advanced data analysing, synthesising, summarising and research skills to evaluate critical aspects of regulatory affairs within the Food and Drink sector.
- Interpret, synthesise and integrate core aspects of a food or drink product lifecycle, associated compliance issues and important processing parameters with a view to problem solving and making regulatory decisions in a timely and competent manner.
- Formulate, present and defend scientific information/regulatory findings in a variety of forms to regulatory agencies, state bodies, internal personnel and the public.
- Appreciate the complex and fluid relationships of food and drinks industry processes, prescribed regulatory framework and selected support activities.
- Apply concepts and skills learnt in a variety of contexts.
- Work effectively in the Food and Drink sector environment by acting autonomously and thinking independently to meet regulations and participating constructively in a complex team environment within a technical field to ensure the team is operating within the appropriate regulations.
Content Includes
Lectures take place online on Monday's (lunchtime) and Tuesday (evenings) covering the following content:
- Framework on food regulations.
- Food processing regulations.
- Claims and labelling - Food to Market
- Supply chain integrity.
- Professional development in Food Regulatory Affairs
Who should attend
Employees in the Food and Drink sector, working in technical areas such as quality, food safety, regulatory affairs or R&D, who have a need to be able to interpret regulations and understand their implications to their business.
Trainees may have a variety of backgrounds, including food science, food engineering, home economics, microbiology, however, many have not had any formal training in food regulatory affairs.
Qualification
Level 9 Post Graduate Certificate in Food Regulations from Atlantic Technological University Sligo.
The programme offers the opportunity to progress and achieve an MSc in Food Regulations.