The aim of these lessons is to offer a good knowledge of laws in force for biologists and their professional competences.
Course Prerequisites
Italian professional legislation has been introduced by 328/2001 President Decree for biologists. Considering their professional competences, a good microbiology, ecology and biochemistry knowledge makes it easier the understanding of these lessons.
Teaching Methods
Lectures supported by Power points projections.
Assessment Methods
Oral exam regarding Biologists institutional legislation and European and Italian legislation concerning business sectors connected for Biologists professional competences.
Texts
Text-book "L'Esame di Stato per Biologi", F. Aliberti, M. Guida, F. Pastoni. Edises 2025. Presentations provided by professor for students.
Contents
Biologist occupational legislation: institutional law and implementing decrees. Professional orders amendment. European and Italian legislation concerning business sectors connected to Biologists institutional competences. Food hygiene and official control of foodstuffs. Council Directive 89/397/EEC on official control of foodstuffs and Council Directive 93/43/EEC on hygiene of foodstuffs. Regulation (EC) n. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matter of food safety. Regulation (EC) n. 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the hygiene of foodstuffs. Regulation (EC) n. 853/2004, Regulation (EC) n. 854/2004 and Regulation (EC) n. 882/2004. Law n. 166/2016 concerning the waste of foodstuffs. European and Italian legislation concerning measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health in conditions of life and work. Biological hazard. Council Directive UE 2184/2020 on the quality of water intended for human consumption and Italian transposition. D. Lgs. n. 176/2011 concerning mineral waters. European and Italian legislation relating to cosmetic products. The Permanent Italian State-Regions-Autonomous Provinces Conference decisions (June 17th, 2004, July 8th, 2010 and May 7th, 2015) concerning the competence in the field of analytical quality. Biological Code of Professional Ethics. ENPAB and contributory system
