IFST is the leading independent qualifying body for food professionals in Europe and the only professional body in the UK concerned with
all aspects of food science and technology .
Founded in 1964 we were established to advance the science of 'food science and technology', its education and application, for the
benefit, safety and health of the public.
We are independent of government, industry, lobby or special interest groups and many of our educational activities are run by a
registered charity (the IFST Trust Fund).
Like medicine and other science disciplines (e.g. biology or chemistry) food science and technology is a profession. It covers a wide
range of complex skills and disciplines and is based on a recognised body of learning.
Our members are drawn from all over the world from all ages and backgrounds including industry (manufacturing, retailing and food
service), universities and schools, government, research and development, quality assurance and food law enforcement.
IFST Consultants Group
The IFST Consultancy Special Interest Group (SIG) is open to members
having an interest in consultancy. The SIG holds three meetings a
year with a mix of speakers and forums on consultancy related topics
together with ample time for networking. A listserv provides
communication between members and holds copies of meeting minutes,
speakers' presentations and information such as sample agreements and
professional indemnity scheme details, which are of particular use to
members new to consulting.
The IFST also has a Consultants
Register, which is a subscription list of Fellows and Members
prepared to act as full-time consultants, part-time consultants,
technical writers or technical translators.
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