De la granja a la mesa: La seguridad alimentaria en la Unión Europea from edX

La seguridad de los alimentos que ingerimos es uno de los principales objetivos de las políticas de la Unión Europea. Pero la realidad es que en las últimas décadas hemos sufrido crisis alimentarias muy importantes, tanto desde una perspectiva económica, con grandes pérdidas para productores y distribuidores, como sobre todo desde una perspectiva social, con un elevado número de fallecidos a lo largo de toda Europa. A través de este curso podrás conocer las respuestas adoptadas por la Unión Europea: la primacía del conocimiento científico sobre los criterios económicos; la colaboración de la industria alimentaria en la garantía de la seguridad; la adopción de procedimientos autorizatorios y de alerta ante situaciones de crisis; y la reparación de los daños generados por tales crisis.

Este curso se imparte en español, si bien alguno de los documentos de referencia pueden aparecer en ingles (aunque se incluirá una breve explicación en español). No se requiere conocimiento jurídico previo alguno.

What you'll learn

Los principios básicos de la seguridad alimentaria en la Unión Europea (precaución, trazabilidad)
Cómo garantiza la industria alimentaria la seguridad de nuestros alimentos
Como garantizan la Comisión Europea y los Estados miembros la seguridad de nuestros alimentos
El régimen de la responsabilidad por los daños causados por las crisis alimentarias

What's inside

Learning objectives

Los principios básicos de la seguridad alimentaria en la unión europea (precaución, trazabilidad)
Cómo garantiza la industria alimentaria la seguridad de nuestros alimentos

Como garantizan la comisión europea y los estados miembros la seguridad de nuestros alimentos
El régimen de la responsabilidad por los daños causados por las crisis alimentarias

Los principios básicos de la seguridad alimentaria en la unión europea (precaución, trazabilidad)
Cómo garantiza la industria alimentaria la seguridad de nuestros alimentos
Como garantizan la comisión europea y los estados miembros la seguridad de nuestros alimentos
El régimen de la responsabilidad por los daños causados por las crisis alimentarias

Syllabus

¿De qué hablamos al referirnos a la seguridad alimentaria?

La gestión privada de la seguridad alimentaria. Bases para la confianza.

La Administración Pública de la seguridad alimentaria.

La gestión de las crisis alimentarias.

La responsabilidad en el ámbito de la seguridad alimentaria.

¿Quién responde de los daños causados por los alimentos?

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Presenta la gestión pública y privada de la seguridad alimentaria en la Unión Europea

Examina las responsabilidades en el ámbito de la seguridad alimentaria, un tema de gran relevancia para proteger la salud pública

Aborda las crisis alimentarias y las medidas de gestión de estas situaciones, aspectos cruciales para garantizar la seguridad alimentaria

Cuenta con instructores expertos en seguridad alimentaria de la Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, lo que garantiza la calidad y el rigor de los contenidos

Se imparte en español, lo que limita la accesibilidad para estudiantes que no dominen este idioma

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in De la granja a la mesa: La seguridad alimentaria en la Unión Europea with these activities:

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Refreshing your understanding of microbiology can be beneficial, as it plays a role in food safety.

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Review your notes or textbooks from previous microbiology courses.
Practice solving microbiology problems or questions.
Attend a refresher workshop or webinar on microbiology.

Derecho de la Unión Europea

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A review of EU law will help recognize the importance of precaution, traceability, and other concepts throughout this course.

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Start by reading the first three chapters of the textbook.
Take notes on the concepts and principles that you read about.
Summarize the main points of each chapter in your own words.

Food Safety Quiz

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Practice with quizzes to test your knowledge of food safety principles.

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Review your results and learn from your mistakes.
Find online food safety quizzes.
Take the quizzes and answer the questions to the best of your ability.

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Join a study group to discuss food safety topics

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Engage with peers, share knowledge, and learn from different perspectives.

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Find a study group or create your own.
Choose topics for discussion that align with the course material.
Prepare for discussions by reviewing the assigned readings.
Participate actively in discussions and share your insights.

Food Safety Discussion Group

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Joining a food safety discussion group can provide additional insights and perspectives.

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Join an online or in-person food safety discussion group.
Participate in discussions and share your knowledge and experiences.
Learn from others and gain different perspectives on food safety.

Food Safety Blog Post

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Writing blog posts about food safety best practices can reinforce the concepts learned in this course.

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Choose a specific food safety topic to write about.
Research the topic and gather information from credible sources.
Write a blog post that is easy to understand and engaging.

Develop a food safety plan for a specific establishment

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Apply your knowledge to create a comprehensive food safety plan that can be implemented in a real-world setting.

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Identify the food safety hazards associated with the establishment.
Develop critical control points (CCPs) to prevent or eliminate hazards.
Establish monitoring procedures to ensure CCPs are operating effectively.
Create corrective actions to address any deviations from CCPs.
Implement verification procedures to ensure the plan is working effectively.

Career center

Learners who complete De la granja a la mesa: La seguridad alimentaria en la Unión Europea will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

HACCP Manager

HACCP Managers are responsible for developing and implementing HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) plans. HACCP plans are designed to prevent food safety hazards from occurring.

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Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Managers are responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance programs. Quality assurance programs are designed to ensure that products and services meet quality standards.

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Food Safety and Inspection Manager

Food Safety and Inspection Managers play a crucial role in ensuring that our food supply is safe. They develop and implement food safety programs, conduct inspections, and investigate foodborne illness outbreaks. They also work closely with other departments, like production and quality control, to ensure that food safety standards are met. This course would be very useful for Food Safety and Inspection Managers because it provides an overview of food safety regulations in the European Union. This can be helpful for managers who work with companies that export to the EU, or who want to learn more about best practices in food safety.

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Food Technologist

Food Technologists work to develop new food products and improve the quality of existing products. They apply their knowledge of food science to create and test new products, and they also work to improve the safety and quality of existing products. Food Technologists may also work with other departments, like marketing and sales, to help develop new products and marketing campaigns.

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Food Safety Auditor

Food Safety Auditors play an important role in ensuring that food is safe. They conduct audits of food companies to verify their compliance with food safety regulations.

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Regulatory Affairs Manager

Regulatory Affairs Managers are responsible for ensuring that their companies comply with all applicable regulations. They may also work to influence the development of new regulations.

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Food Safety Inspector

Food Safety Inspectors conduct inspections of food establishments to ensure that they are complying with food safety regulations. They may also investigate foodborne illness outbreaks.

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Food Regulation and Compliance Manager

A Food Regulation and Compliance Manager ensures that all of the food produced by a company, from the initial ingredients to the final packaging, is safe for human consumption. This role works closely with quality control to maintain safety standards throughout the production process, and they also work to keep the company in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. They may also work with other departments, like marketing and sales, to ensure that any claims made about food safety are accurate. This course would be useful for Food Regulation and Compliance Managers because it gives an overview of food safety regulations in the European Union. This can be helpful for managers who work with food companies that export to the EU, or who want to learn more about best practices in food safety.

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Food Safety Consultant

Food Safety Consultants provide guidance and support to food businesses on how to comply with food safety regulations. They may also help businesses develop and implement food safety programs.

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Toxicologist

Toxicologists study the effects of toxic substances on humans and the environment. They may work in a variety of settings, including food safety.

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Safety Engineer

Safety Engineers design and implement safety systems to protect people and property. They may work in a variety of industries, including food safety.

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Product Development Manager

Product Development Managers are responsible for developing and launching new products. They work with other departments, like marketing and sales, to identify customer needs and develop products that meet those needs.

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Microbiologist

Microbiologists study microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. They may work in a variety of settings, including food safety, healthcare, and environmental protection.

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Risk Manager

Risk Managers identify and assess risks, and they develop and implement strategies to mitigate those risks. They may work in a variety of industries, including food safety.

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Food Scientist

Food Scientists play a significant role in the food industry, working to develop new food products, improve the quality of existing products, and ensure the safety of our food supply. They apply their knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, and nutrition to create and test new products, and they also work to improve the safety and quality of existing products. Food Scientists may also work with other departments, like marketing and sales, to help develop new products and marketing campaigns. This course may be useful for Food Scientists because it provides an overview of food safety regulations in the European Union. This can be helpful for Food Scientists who work with companies that export to the EU, or who want to learn more about best practices in food safety.

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