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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. As a registered charity, we are independent of government, industry, lobby or special interest groups.

Food Science & Technology

Food Science & Technology is IFST's market leading information journal, written and approved by world renowned professionals, which addresses the complex and important issues that face today's food industry. FST is available to all by subscription and is free to members.

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Join Us

There are many advantages to being a member of IFST not least the opportunities for networking and improving your knowledge and professional skills.

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Student Membership

Group Membership Scheme

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Food Auditors & Mentors

Our Register of Professional Food Auditors and Mentors (RPFAM) aims to assist food companies and auditing organisations to improve food quality and safety by assuring the calibre of professionals offering auditing and mentoring services.

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Learn from Experience

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which professionals maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge and skills, and develop the personal qualities and competencies required in their working lives.

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IFST Spring Conference

IFST Spring Conference & AGM 19 – 20 April 2012 Nutrition for Olympians: Nutrition for All

Speakers from industry, academia, and research organisations will come together to present a wide range of topics which explore the nutritional, commercial and legal aspects of products designed and marketed for athletes.

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Become Chartered

The Chartered Scientist qualification is awarded to scientists who meet the high standards required and demands a commitment to continuing professional development. It is intended to ensure high and improving standards across all scientific disciplines and reflects best practice in science.

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Hot Spot

31 Jan 2012
IFST and Food Manufacture tackle skills gap and labour shortages with free seminar
30 Jan 2012
Experts examine control measures to prevent health risk of sprouted seeds
19 Jan 2012
2012 EFFoST Annual Meeting - call for papers

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13 February 2012
North of England Student Roadshow

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60 Second Interview with.... Stuart Musgrove

IFST member and Chartered Scientist, Stuart Musgrove, talks about why he joined IFST, his biggest professional achievement and what he sees as the main challenge of leading IFST’s new Volunteers and Networks Committee.