M.Tech Food Safety and Standards

Master of Technology in Food Safety and Standards

M.Tech Food Safety and Standards or Master of Technology in Food Safety and Standards is a Post-Graduate Food Technology program. Food Safety and Quality have become an area of priority and necessity for consumers, retailers, manufacturers, and regulators. Changing global patterns of food production, international trade, technology, public expectations for health protection and many other factors have created a huge demand for food safety and quality auditing professionals.

The Master of Technology program in Food Safety and Standards is expected to meet the increasing human resource requirements for food safety and quality management professionals in the agriculture and food sectors. The duration of the Food Safety and Standards course is two years and it is career orienting in nature that opens many career opportunities.

M.Tech Food Safety and Standards Eligibility    

• Aspiring students must have passed their Graduation such as a BE / B.Tech degree or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks at their Bachelor's.
• Some of the very reputed universities and colleges conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.Tech Food Safety and Standards Syllabus

Syllabus of Food Safety and Standards course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Tech Food Safety and Standards College

• Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences - SHIATS, Allahabad

M.Tech Food Safety and Standards Course Suitability

• They should be known to recognize, prevent and alleviate the hazards associated with food handling on their own.
• Applicants should have the ability and authority to supervise other people handling food on their own in every situation.
• Candidates should also possess the ability to supervise other staff and know what to do if there are any food safety issues in their business.

How is the M.Tech Food Safety and Standards Course Beneficial?

• It is beneficial to develop professionals for the development, implementation, and auditing of Food Safety and Quality Management in the country.
• It seeks to develop India’s capability to meet global food safety and quality requirements and enhance the competitiveness of food products.
• From a long-term perspective, it would contribute to ensuring consumer safety within and outside the country.
• The Food Safety and Standards course is suitable to understand the definition, concepts, and functions of food and nutrition, learn the structure, composition, and nutritional contribution of various food products and understand the effect of processing on food products.

M.Tech Food Safety and Standards Employment Areas

• Agricultural Field
• Academic Institutions
• Colleges & Universities
• Food Research Laboratories
• Food and Beverage Industries
• Hospitals
• Packaging Industry
• Pharmaceutical Companies

M.Tech Food Safety and Standards Job Types

• Environment Engineer
• Food Consultant
• Food Safety Officer
• Food & Beverage Executive
• Food Technologist Technical Associate
• Health Safety Officer
• Quality Head / Quality Associate / Quality Assurance Manager
• Safety Officer