UO Food Safety, Quality and Security

Course aim

To develop knowledge of the applications of food quality, safety, security and regulation in both the national and international arenas.

Course content

Food regulation; foodborne pathogens and food spoilage microorganisms; Principles of HACCP; food allergies; bioterrorism and food insecurity; food additives, contaminants and packaging, hazards in food production, regulatory aspects of organic food production, mandatory food fortification, food waste. The nature and purpose of food laws. The role of FSANZ and The Food Standard Code. Labelling legislation and requirements. International food legislation.

Textbooks

Nil

Prerequisites

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 2035	UO Human Nutrition
HLTH 2036	UO Nutrition and Exercise Biochemistry

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching Method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY
Online	10 weeks x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assessment plan, Critical analysis, Literature review, Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation