Information Package / Course Catalogue
Food Legislation and Quality Management
Course Code: KGT248
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge of food legislation, to help them understand the legal framework necessary for compliant food production, and to equip them with essential competencies in quality management systems applied in the food industry.

Course Content

This course covers the Turkish Food Codex and relevant food legislation, including regulations on food additives, labeling, packaging, traceability, and hygiene requirements. Additionally, it focuses on the implementation and principles of widely used quality management systems in the food industry such as ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and HACCP.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Kübra GENÇDAĞ ŞENSOY
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the basic concepts of food legislation and the structure of national/international regulations.
2.Describe the content and implementation principles of the Turkish Food Codex.
3.Evaluate legal compliance and ethical responsibilities in food production.
4.Explain the fundamental principles of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP).
5.Apply quality assurance systems in food enterprises.
6.Follow and assess current developments related to legislation and quality management.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Turkish Food Codex (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry)
2.ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 standard documents
3.Monitoring of Current Legislation via the Official Gazette
4.Öztetik, E. (Ed.). (2018). Food Legislation and Quality Management. Anadolu University Publications, Eskişehir.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to food legislation: Definitions, concepts, and legal framework
Week 2 - Theoretical
Structure and scope of the Turkish Food Codex
Week 3 - Theoretical
Regulations on food additives, labeling, and packaging
Week 4 - Theoretical
Food safety, traceability, and official controls
Week 5 - Theoretical
International legislation: Codex Alimentarius, EU, and other country regulations
Week 6 - Theoretical
Hygiene regulations and hygiene requirements in food businesses
Week 7 - Theoretical
Legal compliance, ethical responsibility, and legal sanctions
Week 8 - Theoretical
Introduction to quality management and quality assurance systems
Week 9 - Theoretical
ISO 9001 Quality Management System: Structure, processes, and implementation
Week 10 - Theoretical
ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System and HACCP approach
Week 11 - Theoretical
Internal auditing, certification, and accreditation processes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Current developments and the impact of legislative changes on the food sector
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sample case studies
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Review and Recap
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Individual Work140114
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)70
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026