Introduction to the USDA and FDA

Catalog description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are the major governing bodies involved in regulating our food supply. In this course, students will study the establishment of these government entities and analyze how they coexist. Students will define which areas of our food supply are governed by each entity. Learners will study the types of documents each facility must maintain in accordance with these governing bodies' regulations. Students will have the opportunity to participate in mock audits of a variety of production facilities during the course.