Course Overview
Keeping the Consumer Informed explores the issues raised when seeking to establish effective controls on providing food information to consumers.
Consumers often state that they have a ‘right to know’ what is in their food. Consumers, however, are interested in different things based on their culture, preferences, socio-economic standing and background. Thus, unlike much of food regulation, where risk analysis can be used to determine appropriate safety controls, the amount of legally required information relating to composition and quality is more a political or societal choice.
In addition, there are many opportunities for products to be marketed with much more detailed information than the legally required minimum, but that information still needs to be accurate.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Comply with food labelling requirements
• Effectively communicate with marketing personnel on the validity and appropriateness of planned marketing campaigns
• Establish company policies for responding to consumer requests for information on products
• Appreciate the context in which food labelling and marketing rules are determined and be able to contribute to their future development
• Be aware that in different jurisdictions around the world, there are varied and diverse requirements
Key Facts
Course Provider: University of Reading
Course Date: This course commences each October
Course Delivery: Distance Learning – 8-week online course
Course Fee: £700