Institute of Food Science and Technology
The Institute of Food Science and Technology is a British, independent qualifying body for food professionals in, and around, Europe. It is the only professional body within the UK concerned with ever aspect of food science and technology.
The IFST was formed in 1964 to cater for the, only very new, breed of food scientists. Work began rapidly on creating and developing the new organisation and by 1968, the Institute became an incorporated body, with a Memorandum and Articles of Association and Bye-Laws. Membership is open to anybody who has a professional interest in food and who meets the standards of professionalism set by IFST. The Institute also provides continuing professional development for its members.[1] In association with the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Biology it provides a recognised award of Mastership in Food Control.[2]
In the 1970s, the Institute of Food Science and Technology broadened its range of professional qualifications. Then, in 1980, IFST became a full member of the Council of Science and Technology Institutes (predecessor to the Science Council). Since then IFST have grown hugely and have become the leading qualifying body in Europe,[citation needed] making home to a wide range of international membership.
the Institute of Food Science and Technology's activities are run through a non-profit, limit liability company, that was granted charitable status in 2007. The company's directors are the Board of Trustees, elected by the membership.
