Royal Charter
IFST's Transition to Chartered Status
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) was formally granted a Royal Charter by His Majesty King Charles III on 1 October 2025.
Introduction
On 1 October 2025, the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) was formally granted a Royal Charter by His Majesty King Charles III. This prestigious recognition means that IFST will now become the Chartered Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST). The transition will take place over the next year.
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