Food Law in the United States

Michael T. Roberts (University of California, Los Angeles)

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Cambridge University Press
08 January 2016

Jurisprudence & general issues; Law & society; Agricultural law

As the modern food system continues to transform food - its composition, taste, availability, value, and appearance - consumers are increasingly confronted by legal and regulatory issues that affect us all on a daily basis. In Food Law in the United States, Michael T. Roberts addresses these issues in a comprehensive, systematic manner that lays out the national legal framework for the regulation of food and the legal tools that fill gaps in this framework, including litigation, state law, and private standards. Covering a broad expanse of topics including commerce, food safety, marketing, nutrition, and emerging food-systems issues such as local food, sustainability, security, urban agriculture, and equity, this book is an essential reference for lawyers, students, non-law professionals, and consumer advocates who must understand food law to advance their respective interests.

By: Michael T. Roberts (University of California Los Angeles)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 251mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 920g
ISBN: 9781107545762
ISBN 10: 1107545765
Pages: 470
Publication Date: 08 January 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; 2. Regulation of food commerce; 3. Regulation of food safety; 4. Regulation of food marketing; 5. Regulation of nutrition; 6. Regulation of food systems.

Michael T. Roberts is the founding Executive Director of the Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law. He has previously worked in private food law practice and served as consultant to the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Law Institute. He is also the founder of the Journal of Food Law and Policy.

Reviews for Food Law in the United States

Advance praise: 'A valuable and significant contribution from a leading figure in food law.' Neal D. Fortin, Director, Institute for Food Laws and Regulations, Michigan State University; Director, Masters Program in Global Food Law, Michigan State University College of Law; and author of Food Regulation: Law, Science, Policy, and Practice Advance praise: 'A first of its kind - it is destined to be the standard reference for anyone working in the field of food law.' Jacob E. Gersen, Affiliated Professor of Government, and Director of the Food Law Lab, Harvard Law School Advance praise: 'A comprehensive and engaging review of all aspects of food law. From colorful historical examples to timely hot topics, Roberts takes a broad perspective that shows both the evolution and the importance of food law.' Miriam Guggenheim, Partner, Food and Beverage Practice, Covington and Burling LLP Advance praise: 'Well-organized and readable, the Roberts treatise delivers a valuable and timely resource for unpacking the complex framework of food law. It will be helpful to a wide range of audiences.' Susan A. Schneider, William H. Enfield Professor of Law and Director of the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law, University of Arkansas School of Law