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Agricultural analyst appointment (England, Northern Ireland, Wales)

Agricultural analysts are responsible for performing analyses on feed to ensure businesses are complying with feed safety law.

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How much it costs

There are no fees payable to the Food Standards Agency.

What you’ll need to apply

To become a qualified Agricultural Analyst, you must:

  • possess a Mastership in Chemical Analysis (MChemA) or chartered Chemist status awarded by the RSC
  • have practical experience of examination of feed, confirmed by a practising agricultural analyst

Individuals are required to be appointed by a local authority before they can practice as an agricultural analyst.