The EU Food Law Essentials: Online-Training

Safety, labelling and compliance in practice!

This two half-days online training offers a structured introduction to EU food law, focusing on food safety, hygiene, contaminants, residues, labelling and advertising. Participants will gain insights into the General Food Law Regulation, the Hygiene Package, contaminants and pesticide residue rules, as well as the Food Information Regulation. Practical case studies, examples from enforcement practice, and recent case law will illustrate how to apply the legal requirements. The training also addresses risk communication, crisis management and FAQs, ensuring participants can confidently apply EU food law in practice.

Learning by doing: This training includes practical exercises.

For this training participants need a basic understanding of chemical processes and food compositions.

Learning objectives

Participants will:

• gain a structured overview of the EU food law framework and the role of key actors (EU Commission, EFSA, national authorities)
• deepen their understanding of food safety, hygiene, contaminants, residues, labelling & advertising
• apply regulations to practical scenarios, including case law and real-world examples
• receive guidance on risk communication and crisis management

Groups that should take part:

Regulatory, scientific and legal professionals throughout the food supply chain, who want to stay up-to-date on the latest EU food law developments in Europe.

Sectors that should take part:

Food and drink industry, food trade, packaging industry, laboratories, professional associations