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Find information and resources related to food standards, microbiology and biotechnology, as well as careers and education in food science. Links to many food science-related organizations and learning tools are also provided.
International Food Information Council Foundation.
Provides information on topics ranging from general nutrition to food safety.
University of California, Berkeley.
Provides science based information on agricultural biotechnology.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Provides a list of documents and current activities related to biotechnology.
USDA. Biotechnology Regulatory Services of the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service.
Regulates the field testing, movement, and importation of genetically engineered (GE) organisms that are known to be, or could be plant pests.
AgBioForum.
Table of contents from current issue.
National Center for Food Safety and Technology.
A research consortium of scientists from academia, the Food and Drug Administration, and food-related industries.
Institute of Food Science and Technology.
This Europe-based independent professional qualifying body for food scientists and technologists assists with career development and education.
Institute of Food Technologists.
Non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the science of food and technology.
Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology.
National association for food industry professionals.