Institute for Food Laws and Regulations

Food Law Blog

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  Apply now for a January 2026 start.

  Published on October 1, 2025
  MSU’s Institute for Food Laws and Regulations builds on decades of online education for food industry professionals. 

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  FDLI Publishes Case Studies on Top Food Law Cases of 2024

  Published on August 27, 2025
  IFLR's Neal Fortin participated in FDLI's "Top Food Law Cases, 2024" publication with his entry on Ohio v. EPA.

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  Shaping the Future of Food Law Education at MSU

  Published on August 19, 2025
  MSU's Institute for Food Laws & Regulations is 100% focused on providing the best possible learning experience in food law.

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  Congratulations Phil Tocco!

  Published on May 9, 2025
  Phil Tocco is receives MSU Extension Excellence in Teaching Award.

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  Michigan State University Launches Online Master of Science in Food Regulatory Affairs 

  Published on April 30, 2025
  MSU’s Institute for Food Laws and Regulations builds on 27 years of online education for food industry professionals. 

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  Two States Ban Synthetic Food Dyes

  Published on March 27, 2025
  Decisions were not based on science.

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  Free Download: Federal and FDA Workforce info

  Published on February 18, 2025
  With federal workforce reductions in the news, this info-graphic on the federal and FDA workforce puts things into perspective.

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  What does the freeze on new regulations and guidance documents mean for the food industry?

  Published on February 11, 2025
  Neal Fortin predicts unintended consequences.

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  Trivia Questions on the Federal Workforce and the FDA

  Published on February 7, 2025
  Test your knowledge! The results may surprise you and you'll gain perspective on the federal government's investment in the FDA and food regulation over time.

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  Out with the coconut. In with all eggs and all milk.

  Published on February 7, 2025
  Neal Fortin breaks down the FDA's new guidance on food allergens affecting nuts, eggs, and milk.