:: www.mift.org.my :: Malaysian Institute Of Food Technology

WHAT?

The Malaysian Institute of Food Technology (MIFT) is a non-profit professional body of food technologists and educators in the field of food science and technology, and other individuals involved in areas of work closely related to food technology.

MIFT is the only non-governmental organization in Malaysia that brings together food scientist and technologists. The Malaysian Government has recognized MIFT as a professional body.

WHY?

The MIFT has the following objectives:

To stimulate scientific and technological research in various aspects of Food Technology;

To provide a medium for exchange, discussion, publication, and dissemination on various aspects of Food Technology; and

To promote the profession of Food Technology through raising educational standards, promoting the scientific approach to food, and increasing public awareness of the basic role of Food Technologists in industry.

All these objectives have the ultimate goal of promoting the application of science and technology to the improved production, processing, packaging, distribution, evaluation and utilization of food in order to provide better and more adequate foods for mankind.

WHO?

Founded in 1974, the MIFT has grown to over 400 members. The majority are Professional members who are managers, food scientist and technologists in the food industry, researchers in government and private institutions, educators in universities and colleges. Many of them are trained in food science and technology or related discipline such as chemistry, biochemistry and have relevant experiences in their application to food.

For individuals who do not have relevant training and experience but are involved in the food industry, we offer them participation in the activities of MIFT as ASSOCIATE MEMBERS.

Corporate bodies associated with food science and technology or the food industry, are also provided the opportunity to associate with MIFT to further the objectives of MIFT as CORPORATE MEMBERS.

MEMBERSHIP CLASS

Professional

Degree in food science/technology or related disciplines recognized by MIFT Council.
At least 2 years working experience in relevant field of food science/technology.

Graduate

Degree in food science/technology or related disciplines recognized by the MIFT Council.

Less than 2 years post-qualifying working experience in a relevant field of food science/technology.

Associate

Those without professional qualifications in food science/technology, but are associated/involved with
food industry.

Student

Full time students pursuing a degree/diploma in food science/technology in an institute of higher learning.

Corporate

Corporate bodies associated with food science and technology or the food industry.

Fellows

Any person who has been a Professional Member or Life Member for a minimum of 10 years and has achieve distinction in his field may be nominated by two Professional Members to be a Fellow of the Institute.

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Contact us:

Malaysian Institute of Food Technology

45, Jalan SS 15/4B, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA

Tel: 603-5631 8928 Fax: 603-5631 1459

e-mail to: mift07@yahoo.com