Is there a proffesional government liscense for Bachelor of Science in
Food Technology Graduate in United States Of America Or Does A
graduate of a 4 year course of Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
take government liscensing examinations before he/ she could be
regarded as a proffesional like nurses/doctors or engineers?

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Request for Question Clarification by googlenut-ga on 18 Jan 2004 17:21 PST

Hello joesun-ga,

I believe that professional licenses are usually granted by the state
in which the individual will be performing their profession.

What state are you in?

Does the following definition of food technology describe what you are
referring to?

?Food Technology is the application of food science to the selection,
preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe,
nutritious, and wholesome food.?

Would an answer of ?no? be an acceptable answer if sufficient data
were provided to support this finding?

Googlenut

Dear Joesun, 

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Office of Occupational Statistics
and Employment Projections has a section, where it explains the
requirements for different types of occupations, connected with a
bachelor in Food Technology.

Agricultural and Food Scientists
<http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos046.htm> 

The site states, that "A bachelor's degree in agricultural science is
sufficient for some jobs in applied research; a master's or doctoral
degree is required for basic research." (ibid).

It later adds, that "Training requirements for agricultural scientists
depend on their specialty and on the type of work they perform. A
bachelor's degree in agricultural science is sufficient for some jobs
in applied research or for assisting in basic research, but a master's
or doctoral degree is required for basic research. A Ph.D. in
agricultural science usually is needed for college teaching and for
advancement to administrative research positions." (ibid).

And that "Students preparing as food scientists take courses such as
food chemistry, food analysis, food microbiology, food engineering,
and food processing operations. Those preparing as crop or soil
scientists take courses in plant pathology, soil chemistry,
entomology, plant physiology, and biochemistry, among others. Advanced
degree programs include classroom and fieldwork, laboratory research,
and a thesis or dissertation based on independent research." (ibid).

In another part of the site, there is a definition of food technician:
"Food science technicians assist food scientists and technologists in
research and development, production technology, and quality control.
For example, food science technicians may conduct tests on food
additives and preservatives to ensure FDA compliance on factors such
as color, texture, and nutrients. They analyze, record, and compile
test results; order supplies to maintain laboratory inventory; and
clean and sterilize laboratory equipment." (SOURCE:
<http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos115.htm>). Here, too, it implies that a
bachelor will do.

I hope this answers your question. Please contact me if you need any
further clarification on this answer before you tip/rate it.

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Request for Answer Clarification by joesun-ga on 19 Jan 2004 05:16 PST

I am in Washington DC
Your definition of Food Technology is correct

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Clarification of Answer by politicalguru-ga on 19 Jan 2004 06:32 PST

Dear Joesun, 

While there are no special legislation or licensing for food
technologists, sometimes further certificates are required, which you
achieve throughout work or experience.

See more: 
http://www.ifst.org/ 

I searched this time for "Washington DC" and : 
"food technologist" 
"food technology" 
lisencing. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further
clarification on this answer before you tip/rate it.

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Request for Answer Clarification by joesun-ga on 19 Jan 2004 14:06 PST

Hello Politicalguru-ga,
     How would I ask A different question with pay to you on the same subject?

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Clarification of Answer by politicalguru-ga on 19 Jan 2004 22:06 PST

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