Tuscany, Italy

June 2004 & 2006

MPS 613 Tuscany Flyer [June 22-28, 2008]

MPS 604 - EU Regulatory Public Policy:
Managing Food Quality in Italy

Course Description:

The establishment of a European food policy that gives priority to consumer protection and consumer health is at the forefront of science in policy making within Europe. This course examines the principles, policies and practices of food quality management established by the EU, regulated by regional governmental agencies, and monitored by national and international NGOs.

The concern to produce, monitor and consume quality food has brought together the efforts of the agricultural industries, government agencies and nongovernmental organizations. This course introduces the EU/EC’s regulatory public policy to maintain and protect food quality through standardized characteristics and labeling of products and geographical areas. The science of food quality management is examined in relation to food safety, environmental sustainability, animal welfare, organic farming, traditional methods and non-genetically modified products (GMO).

Students learn about food regulatory public policy directly from regional government representatives (Regione Toscana) and scholars of prestigious universities (University of Perugia, University of Florence and the University of Siena). Presenters include representatives from quality assurance certification institutions (EFQM, EOQ), union leaders (Regional Consortium) from Tuscany, Italy.

Students analyze case studies of economic development of public investment in the production, certification and commercialization of Tuscan food products. The course is appropriate for government (public administration), nonprofit, public policy and international MPS students.

For more information, contact Marco Tavanti

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