Discontinued Qualifications

Verification of discontinued IFST qualifications

Anyone wishing to verify that an individual holds any of the qualifications listed below may do so by contacting IFST at team@ifst.org .

Food Premises Inspection Qualification

The Food Standards Agency requires all inspectors of higher risk food premises working in a food hygiene enforcement authority in England, Wales and Scotland to hold the Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection. Between 1994 and 2005, IFST was the examining body for one route to attaining this qualification. IFST maintains a register of those who have been awarded the Higher Certificate by the IFST route.

Those currently wishing to obtain this qualification should contact the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health in England and Wales and the Royal Environmental Health Institute in Scotland). Anyone wishing to obtain qualifications in the food standards element should contact the Trading Standards Institute for information on the DCA - Food and Agricultural Standards.

Graduate Diploma in Food Science & Technology

Between 1979 and 2000, IFST was the examining body for the degree equivalent Graduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology.

Mastership in Food Control

Between 1978 and 1995, IFST was the examining body for the masters equivalent Mastership in Food Control. Holders are entitled to use the designatory letters "MFC".

Postgraduate Diploma in Food Control

In the 1990s, IFST was the examining body for this masters equivalent qualification.

Supplementary Certificate in Food Science & Technology

In 1995, IFST offered this qualifying certificate for professional membership.