The Washington DC Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) serves the city of Washington, D.C. the state of Virginia and the surrounding counties in Maryland (USPS Zip Codes 200-205, 207-209, 222 and 223).

Founded in 1939, the Institute of Food Technologists is a nonprofit scientific society with members working in food science and related disciplines. Our mission is to advance the science of food, and our long range vision is to ensure a safe and abundant food supply contributing to healthier people everywhere. For more than 70 years, we have been unlocking the potential of the food science community by creating a dynamic global forum where food professionals-from all disciplines and from more than 100 countries - can interact, exchange knowledge, learn, and grow.

The section sponsors a number of benefit to its members:

	Meetings featuring speakers from Government, trade associations, the food industry and academia on a wide variety of topics relating to food science and technology. Topics covered include regulatory updates, hot topics such as acrylamides, trans fatty acids, and CODEX activities. Meetings are held most months from September to May and also provide opportunities for networking with fellow professionals.
	A newsletter informing members about upcoming meetings and other news of interest.
	This Home Page
	Provides a forum for the discussion of issues relating to food science and technology.
	Provides a means for maintaining contacts and making new contacts with other food professionals working in the Washington D.C. area.
	Participates with other sections in the planning of the Eastern Food Science Conference.

Members can participate in the Section in many ways. In addition to having the opportunity to receive the newsletter, attend the Section's meetings , and become acquainted with other members who share their interests, members also have the opportunity to take an active part in directing the activities of the Section.

Members are encouraged to play an active role in the Section's activities by:

	Serving as an officer or an elected member of the executive commitee.
	Serving as a volunteer member of other committees
	Submitting materials for publications in the newsletter or on the Section's home page.
	Organizing Section meetings

We invite you to join us and participate in all Section activities. Your support and ideas are welcome and will help the Section fulfill the needs and interest of all the members.

How can you stay informed about federal legislation updates, public policy and regulatory affairs, and consumer trends? When you join IFT and become a member of the Washington, D.C. Section, you can connect with other professionals who share your passion for the global advancement of food science and technology.

As a member, you have access to programs that address information on legislative and regulatory affairs, scientific and technical research, insights into emerging products and technologies, and more. Click here to join us!
 

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This page is maintained by the Washington DC Section of the Institute of Food Technologists. Send mail to David Haytowitz with questions or comments about this web site.

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Last modified: February 02, 2012