FS 4149 - Quality Assurance and Regulation

This course focuses on an examination of statistical tests, interpretations and sample plans as applied to the control of food production systems and product evaluations. The requirements placed on quality assurance systems to insure compliance with regulatory mandates are covered. Particular attention is given to documents for the Food and Drug Administration, the Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Agriculture Marketing Service. Other regulatory laws that impact the food industry are examined.

Prerequisite(s):

FS 3211 - Food Chemistry

FS 4126 - Food Analysis

and

FS 3218 - Food Microbiology

.

2 hours Lecture and 2 hours Laboratory
3 credits