Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6GMS322FOOD LEGISLATION2+0+02521.09.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to equip students with the skills necessary to read, understand, and correctly interpret national and international regulations for which they are responsible in ensuring food safety.
Course Content An introduction to food laws, regulations, communiqués, and standards in Türkiye will be provided. The responsibilities of food producers and sellers will be discussed. Additionally, international food legislation, including ISO standards, CAC (Codex Alimentarius Commission), EU regulations and directives, CE marking, and U.S. food legislation, along with their updates, will be addressed.
Course Methods and Techniques The course will be conducted through one-on-one practical sessions. Delivered face-to-face over 16 weeks, it will be taught using materials prepared by the instructor.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Betul Karslioglu betul.kokay@hku.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. BETÜL KARSLIOĞLU
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/
Course Notes Suggested regulations recommended by the course instructor.

Course Category
Social Sciences %50
Field %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 50
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 16 2 32
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 16 3 48
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Project 8 8 64
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 146

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understanding the regulations, bylaws, and standards included in food law and food legislation.
2 Understanding food laws, regulations, communiqués, and standards in Türkiye and worldwide.
3 Understanding the responsibilities of food production businesses and those involved in food sales.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course overview.
2 Introduction to the Turkish Food Codex and related standards.
3 Turkish Food Codex Regulation.
4 Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Nutrition and Health Claims.
5 Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Turkish Delight.
6 Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Cocoa and Chocolate Products.
7 Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Labeling and Consumer Information.
8 General review
9 Midterm exam
10 Determination of assignment topics
11 Sujuk (Turkish fermented sausage) standard.
12 Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Bread and Bread Varieties.
13 Assignment research
14 Assignment research
15 Assignment submission and feedback.
16 final exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
All 4
C1 4
C2 4
C3 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant