Food Quality and Regulation

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
FOOD X501
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Course ID
206906
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To develop and apply knowledge on food safety, quality and regulations in food manufacturing and service sectors.

  • Food Quality And Regulation Principles
  • Ensuring Food Safety
  • Food Governance

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the principles of quality assurance and the requirements of the Food Standards Code and Australian food laws and policies
  • Develop a HACCP plan for a cook / chill food product and explain how its implementation can assure the safety of the food produced
  • Apply Good Manufacturing Practices to a range of processing operations across a range of food commodities
  • Predict how intrinsic and extrinsic properties of foods can be manipulated to improve food safety and extend shelf life
  • Explain the responsibilities of food businesses in terms of allergen management, recall processes and labelling regulations
  • Discuss the key issues in the production and certification of organic foods

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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