Spezialisierung in Lebensmittelrecht und Regulierungsangelegenheiten (Fernunterricht/Campus)

A unique programme to prepare you for an exciting career in the food domain

Background of the specialisation Food Law

The food domain is strictly regulated, at international, EU and national levels. Food regulation covers all aspects of production, “from farm to fork”, including safety, hygiene, labelling, packaging, and many other aspects. It also relates to special foodstuffs, including organic products, genetically modified organisms, novel foods, food supplements and many more.

Over the last decades, the complexity of these laws has developed in line with ever-more technical food production processes and increasingly sophisticated consumer demands. It is increasingly difficult for the food industry, regulators and consultancies to keep up to date with all regulatory developments, mitigate legal exposure, and ensure compliance.

And that's where graduates in Food Law and Regulatory Affairs are needed! They will acquire all the knowledge required not only to react to legal changes in the food sector but also to be ready to navigate future food laws.

The Food Law and Regulatory Affairs Specialisation is a programme within the MSc Food Safety at Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands. The programme offers a unique approach to food law as it combines both technical and legal knowledge to advance students’ careers and contributions to the future casting legal changes in food systems. Students of a variety of backgrounds are welcome, including students with law, social and natural science backgrounds. Courses include EU and International Food Law, Comparative Food Law, Regulation and Legal Transformation of Food Systems, and many more! The unique combination of technical and legal knowledge provides our students with a set of skills that makes them competitive in today’s job market. Our graduates take a variety of career paths, including consultancy, governmental organizations (such as the EU, WHO, and FAO), food inspection services, law firms, and academia.