Information Package

Program of Food Technology

SEÇ262

FOOD REGULATION

Course Code
SEÇ262
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the basic concepts of food legislation and the importance of legal regulations in the food sector.
  2. Compares and interprets the Turkish Food Codex and international food legislation.
  3. Learns the necessary legal procedures to ensure compliance with legislation in food production and inspection processes.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers national and international regulatory provisions related to food production and marketing. Students gain knowledge of food safety, labeling, import-export regulations, hygiene requirements, and legal responsibilities, enabling them to ensure legal compliance in the food industry with the necessary knowledge and skills.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to food legislation
2nd Week The concept of quality and food quality elements
3rd Week Definition and General Principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
4th Week Food safety and quality
5th Week HACCP Applications in the Production of Some Foods
6th Week Vertical legislation
7th Week Horizontal legislation
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Food standards
10th Week Food inspection
11th Week Food contaminants
12th Week Food additives
13th Week Food hygiene
14th Week General repetition and presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingResmi Gazete, Mevzuat.gov.tr
ARTIK N., Türk Gıda Mevzuatı ve Gıda Denetimi Ders Notları
BAŞOĞLU F., 2016 Gıda Kalite Kontrolünün Esasları ve Gıda Güvenliği, Dora Yayıncılık
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 2 14
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 2 2
Total Work Load144
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.8
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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