International Union of Food Science and Technology
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The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) (/ˈaɪjuːfɒst/ EYE-yoo-fost) is the global scientific organization and voice for food science and technology representing more than 300,000 food scientists, engineers and technologists through its work in more than 100 countries. It is a voluntary, non-profit association of national food science organizations. IUFoST is the only elected scientific representative of Food Science and Technology in the International Science Council (ISC), elected by its peers across scientific disciplines. It is the only global representative of food science and technology to notable organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, United Nations Development Programme and (UNDP), CODEX Alimentarius.
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Abbreviation | IUFoST |
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Formation | 1962; 62 years ago (1962) |
Type | INGO |
Headquarters | Canada |
Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | English, French |
President | Aman Wirakartakusumah[1] |
Parent organization | International Science Council (ISC) |
Website | www |