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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Food and Environment Control Systems
AGRI4213Y(5)
240
0
4

Description
Legal and governmental structure for environmental, occupational and public health control. The nature of regulatory authority, requirements for conducting inspections and investigations, legal tools and enforcement procedures relating to the environment. International environmental laws, principles and treaties. FAO guidelines for national food control systems. Regulatory and institutional framework for food control in Mauritius. Legislation related to food and food labelling Analytical and epidemiological facilities, standard setting, certification and accreditation bodies, support services to food control system. International food standards. Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures (SPS) and food safety. Food safety risk assessment Roles of the Health Inspector in public health and in food control (imported, locally processed and exported foods). Public Health Act. Current Food Act and Food Regulations. Legal tools for enforcement of Food Law. Taking statements for prosecution. Court Procedures. Case studies.
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural & Food Science
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: Kajol Jogarah
Telephone: 4037400
Email: k.jogarah@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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