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Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement

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Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement

Dozent: Jessica Hartke

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Discover how genetics, microbiome, and AI shape personalized nutrition and health outcomes.
Understand U.S. nutrition policy, food assistance programs, and their impact on public health.
Explore food labeling, safety laws, and regulatory frameworks through expert-led frameworks and models.

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In today’s global food system, understanding how food regulations shape what we eat, how it’s labeled, and how it’s imported is more important than ever. Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement is a dynamic 4-week Coursera course that explores the complex landscape of U.S. food laws, enforcement mechanisms, and the role of advocacy in shaping policy. From the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to the regulation of dietary supplements and infant formula, learners will gain a practical understanding of how food safety is maintained and how consumer protection is enforced. Led by instructor Dr. Jessica Hartke, you’ll explore how regulations evolve in response to public health needs and industry practices.

This course features insights from a distinguished team of experts, including food law scholar Bryan Endres, nutrition scientist Deshanie Rai, regulatory strategist Karleigh Bacon, and food policy specialists Robbie Burns and Nate Matusheski. You’ll also hear from guest lecturers who are leaders in advocacy and policy, offering firsthand accounts of how regulations are influenced and enforced. Whether you're a student, professional, or curious consumer, this course will equip you with the tools to critically evaluate food regulations and their impact on public health and industry. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://aces.illinois.edu/online.

In the course orientation, you'll get to know the course, your classmates, and our learning environment, and gain the technical skills needed. Then, learn how advocacy groups influence food policy and regulation in the U.S. You will also learn how global organizations and U.S. agencies work together to ensure that imported foods meet safety and labeling standards. By the end of this module, you'll be able to explain how both domestic and international efforts help shape the food supply available to U.S. consumers.

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9 Videos5 Lektüren2 Aufgaben1 Diskussionsthema

9 VideosInsgesamt 24 Minuten

Course Introduction2 Minuten
Meet Your Instructor | Dr. Jessica Hartke1 Minute
Module 1 Overview1 Minute
Instructor Bio | Robbie Burns, PhD1 Minute
Advocacy and Food Regulations in the U.S.4 Minuten
Influence of Global Policy Groups on U.S. Food Regulations3 Minuten
Introduction to U.S. Agencies that Regulate U.S. Food Imports3 Minuten
How Does the U.S. Ensure the Safety of Imported Foods? FSMA and FSVP: What Does It Mean?3 Minuten
Module 1 Summary1 Minute

5 LektürenInsgesamt 90 Minuten

Syllabus10 Minuten
Learn More About Flexible Pathways10 Minuten
Updating Your Profile10 Minuten
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)30 Minuten
FDA Strategy for the Safety of Imported Food30 Minuten

2 AufgabenInsgesamt 60 Minuten

Module 1 Quiz30 Minuten
Orientation Quiz30 Minuten

1 DiskussionsthemaInsgesamt 10 Minuten

Getting to Know Your Classmates10 Minuten

In this module, you will learn how the U.S. regulates special categories of foods, including medical foods, infant formula, and dietary supplements. These products serve unique roles in health and nutrition and are subject to specific rules for safety, labeling, and ingredient use. You’ll explore how key laws like the Infant Formula Act and the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) define these categories and guide FDA oversight. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to identify how each of these special foods is regulated and what makes them different from conventional foods.

Das ist alles enthalten

8 Videos2 Lektüren1 Aufgabe

8 VideosInsgesamt 21 Minuten

Module 2 Overview1 Minute
Instructor Bio | Nate Matusheski, PhD0 Minuten
Triggering Events: What Led to the Regulation of "Special Foods" in the U.S.?3 Minuten
Instructor Bio | Deshanie Rai, PhD, FACN1 Minute
Medical Foods: What Are They and How Are They Regulated?5 Minuten
Infant Formula: Regulation of Products for Sole Source Nutrition4 Minuten
Yes, Dietary Supplements are Regulated by the FDA3 Minuten
Module 2 Summary1 Minute

2 LektürenInsgesamt 60 Minuten

Infant Formula30 Minuten
FDA 101: Dietary Supplements30 Minuten

1 AufgabeInsgesamt 30 Minuten

Module 2 Quiz30 Minuten

In this module, you will learn how food regulations are enforced in the U.S. through the work of key federal agencies like the FDA and USDA. You’ll explore the difference between labeling and advertising and understand why each is regulated differently. The module also covers enforcement tools such as recalls, withdrawals, safety alerts, and FDA warning letters. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to explain how enforcement actions help protect consumers and ensure companies follow food laws.

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10 Videos2 Lektüren1 Aufgabe

10 VideosInsgesamt 18 Minuten

Module 3 Overview1 Minute
What Are the Main Enforcement Agencies?2 Minuten
Understanding the Difference Between Labeling and Advertising1 Minute
How Are Advertising Regulations Enforced?3 Minuten
Case Study of Advertising Regulations Enforcement1 Minute
Instructor Bio | Karleigh Bacon, PhD1 Minute
What Is the Difference Between a Recall, a Withdrawal, and a Safety Alert?2 Minuten
What is an FDA Warning Letter?1 Minute
How Can I Find Out About Recalls, Withdrawals, Safety Alerts, and Warning Letters?1 Minute
Module 3 Summary1 Minute

2 LektürenInsgesamt 60 Minuten

Food Recalls: What You Need to Know30 Minuten
About Warning and Close-Out Letters30 Minuten

1 AufgabeInsgesamt 30 Minuten

Module 3 Quiz30 Minuten

In this module, you will explore how food regulations are enforced through real-world examples and learn how consumers can take legal action when regulations fall short. You’ll examine case studies involving mislabeled or unsafe products and understand the role of private litigation and class-action lawsuits in protecting consumer rights. At the conclusion of this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!

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7 Videos6 Lektüren2 Aufgaben

7 VideosInsgesamt 18 Minuten

Module 4 Overview1 Minute
Instructor Bio | Bryan Endres, PhD1 Minute
Why Are Food Regulations Important?2 Minuten
How U.S. Food Regulations Are Enforced: Real-World Examples4 Minuten
Beyond Regulation: Consumer Initiatives5 Minuten
Module 4 Summary1 Minute
Course Wrap-up1 Minute

6 LektürenInsgesamt 120 Minuten

9th Circ. Clarifies What Consumers Must Read On Labels30 Minuten
Class Action Lawsuits: An Introduction30 Minuten
Food and Supplement Class Action Suits That Rely on Alleged Regulatory Violations30 Minuten
Congratulations!10 Minuten
Stack Your Course Certificate Toward Graduate Coursework10 Minuten
Getting Your Course Certificate10 Minuten

2 AufgabenInsgesamt 60 Minuten

Module 4 Quiz30 Minuten
Final Assessment30 Minuten

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