Informing Policy

IFST was established to advance the science of 'food science and technology', its education and application for the benefit, safety and health of the public. This includes raising the status and understanding of food science and technology with government, employers, the media and the general public. By drawing on the expertise of our members IFST is uniquely placed to provide independent objective information and advice on all matters relevant to food science, food technology and food professionalism. Our expert comments are publicly available and uninfluenced by sectoral or "political" motives.

We provide authoritative professional comment and help to formulate public policy on a range of educational, legislative and public issues both in the UK and Europe, producing Policy Statements and Submissions on draft food legislation, educational, professional and other food related issues.

We represent professional scientific opinion to Government, national and international bodies and have formal and informal links with a number of international organisations