Module Details

Module Code: n/a
Full Title: Food and Health Policy and Legislation
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Arjan van Rossum
Departments: Life and Health Sciences
Module Description: This module will develop students’ knowledge and understanding on the origins and necessity for the regulation of food supply. Students will review the role of public health law on broad public health policy within the sector. Students will develop an understanding of the origins of the present EU, what it currently does and the differences that exist between national and European law in this area. Students taking this module will after successful completion be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the role of food policy and law and public health policy and law, including knowledge of selected major cases of European food law. Students will be familiar with the legislation and current considerations surrounding food additives, food and nutrition labelling and have a basic understanding of the factors influencing legislation surrounding fortification, supplements, genetic modification and other emerging issues.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Apply knowledge about food legislation and regulatory requirements to effectively participate within the sector.
MLO2 Identify and evaluate the role and function of public health policy and law within society and its impact upon key stakeholders.
MLO3 Explain the interrelationship and critical role between food and public health policy and the relevant supervisory and enforcement bodies.
MLO4 Identify and analyse regulatory risks that may impact upon the sector and guide appropriate responses within the parameters of applicable laws.
MLO5 Interpret how legislation provides an appropriate response, imposing requirements to act in specified ways so as to minimise food and public health risks.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Regulation
The origins and necessity for the regulation of food supply both at a national level and an EU level including the differences, similarities and overlap of role and function for the environment.
Legislation
Legislation governing food law and safety relating to labelling and nutritional information underpinning food safety and disease control and prevention.
Framework
Regulatory framework and bodies at EU and national level.
Law
The role, function and interrelationship between public health law on health policy, nutrition and disease prevention within the field.
Challenges
The use of law to combat and control major public health challenges from obesity to alcohol consumption.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The student will be required to analyse a case study or a contemporary legal issue of relevance to the field of study.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
n/a

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part-time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Caoimhín MacMaoláin. (2019), Irish Food Law, 2019. Bloomsbury Publishing, p.400, [ISBN: 9781509907793].
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