Food provides us with the nutrients, sustenance and energy we need to live day-to-day. Experts in food technology are responsible for the development and production of food products, packaging and even marketing. They work to improve existing items and develop new food products to meet certain needs and demands.

This industry comprises of many fields including chemistry and engineering where Standards help set the benchmark for the quality and safety of food, testing methods and more. Each category of food, for example milk, meat, coffee, fruits & vegetables all need individual and different Standards and requirements to ensure the product is safe to consume.