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Food analyst appointment (England, Northern Ireland, Wales)

Food analysts are responsible for performing chemical analyses on food to ensure businesses are complying with food safety law.

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How much it costs

Any fees are payable to the Royal Society for Chemistry as part of obtaining the required Mastership in Chemical Analysis (MChemA).

What you’ll need to apply

To become a qualified Food Analyst in the UK you must have a Mastership in Chemical Analysis (MChemA) awarded by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

Individuals with the MChemA are required to be appointed by a local authority before they can practice as a Food Analyst.