Food Law

This is an introductory survey course in food law. We will discuss a range of issues impacting the food system from farm to table including health and safety, transparency and choice, food exceptionalism, and food justice. We will discuss these issues through an in-depth exploration into the history, development, and enforcement of major federal food statutes and regulations, with emphasis on the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).