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IFST responds - creating a new food body in Scotland 23 May 2013

IFST's scientific committee has responded to a recent Scottish Government consultation (link) on creating a new food body for a healthier Scotland.

IFST comments – FSA consultation on The Contaminants in Food (Scotland) regulations 2013 23 May 2013

IFST's scientific committee has responded to a recent FSA consultation (link) on The Contaminants in Food (Scotland) Regulations 2013

Work experience placements - IFST wants your views 20 May 2013

IFST has set up two surveys to gather views from employers and colleges/universities on work experience placements 2014 marks the Institute of Food Science & Technology's Golden Jubilee – a significant milestone for any organisation. As well as our plans to celebrate this anniversary IFST would also like to use this as an opportunity to develop and deliver something very tangible and enduring in support of those involved in the food sector and the profession.

Securing the future supply of food - the key messages 17 May 2013

IFST's recent Spring Conference, run jointly with IFR, explored many highly practical scientific issues impacting our capability to provide a secure food supply chain, from primary production through to the consumer.

Funded Travelling Fellowships Seek People working in Science, Technology and Innovation 16 May 2013

The 2014 application process is not open for the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust awards

Joanne Hort appointed Chair of European Sensory Science Society 15 May 2013

Joanne Hort has been appointed the Chair of E3S

Government launches new traineeship programme 15 May 2013

The government plans to launch a new traineeship programme

Foodborne Campylobacteriosis - new information statement 14 May 2013

A new information statement on Campylobacteriosis in Food has been published by IFST. IFST Information Statements summarise the authoritative and impartial science behind key food science issues, providing concise scientific information and links to scientifically robust sources of information. All information statements are prepared and peer reviewed by subject specialists on IFST's Scientific committee.

IFST comments - reform of vocational qualifications 13 May 2013

IFST's Education committee has responded to a recent department of Education consultation on proposals to reform vocational qualifications for 16-19 year olds.

Horsegate - food scientists call for control measures 09 May 2013

The horsemeat scandal was one of the largest to hit to food industry in recent times, resulting in one of the largest recalls in UK history. Months after, it still remains in the news as European authorities try to track down the perpetrators as the scale of the contamination continues to be unveiled.

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