Continuing Professional Development

All members of IFST are required to recognise their responsibility to maintain and enhance professional competence by continuing to update and improve their knowledge and proficiency. IFST supports members' needs for CPD through its publications, events and accreditation schemes. Our existing CPD materials are currently being reviewed and new guidance is being developed.

The Food and Drink Federation and IFST have jointly published a CPD Guidance Document to help food safety professionals maintain and enhance their individual professional competence. View the Guidance Document. A suggested template for recording CPD may be downloaded here.

IFST has joined forces with Marks and Spencer plc and the Food Standards Agency to accredit the continuing professional development of their food scientists and technologists. Negotiations are continuing with a number of other employers to accredit their schemes. Any company interested in IFST assistance with CPD accreditation should contact team@ifst.org.

Campden BRI has been awarded approved provider status for IFST's CPD schemes.

Continuing professional development is an essential requirement for Chartered Scientists and registration as a Professional Food Auditor or Mentor.