Our Terms of Payment and information on subscription rates can be accessed here.
IFST subscriptions are claimable as an allowable expense against UK income tax.
From 1 October 2024, the fees have been updated to the below. We have limited any increase to a few pounds for most members, conscious of the significant cost of living pressures many members are facing. For those on a low income and new professionals – in the first few years after qualification – fees have been reduced.
Membership subscription rates
|
Membership Type |
Annual Subscription |
| Associate - Student | £25 |
| Associate - First year after graduation | £25 |
| Associate - Second year after graduation | £25 |
| Associate - Third year after graduation | £25 |
| Associate | £105 |
| Member | £150 |
| Fellow | £160 |
New applicants
Payment has to be provided together with the application to avoid any processing delays. If you are a new applicant for Fellow or Member, you will temporarily be admitted to Associate membership pending a full evaluation of your application.
International Journal of Food Science & Technology (IJFST)
All members have free online access to IJFST. Please note that we no longer provide printed versions.
Direct Debit discount
There is a £6 discount for members who choose to renew their membership by Direct Debit. Please note that this is only available to members with a UK Bank Account and offered to members after the first year of membership. Emeritus, student and postgraduate members are exempt from this offer. Please contact the membership team on 0207 603 6316 for more information.
Professional registration fees
These registration fees are applicable in addition to the relevant annual membership fees.
| Register | Initial registration | Annual re-registration |
| Chartered Scientist (CSci) |
£80 |
£80 |
| Registered Scientist (RSci) |
£40 |
£40 |
| Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) |
£25 |
£25 |
| Registered Food Safety Principal |
£110 |
£80 |
| Registered Food Safety Manager |
£60 |
£40 |
| Registered Food Safety Practitioner |
£60 |
£40 |
| Registered Food Auditor/Mentor plus Registered Food Safety Manager |
£110 |
£80 |
| Registered Sensory Scientist |
£75 |
£75 |
| Registered Sensory Scientist plus Chartered Scientist |
£75 |
£75 |
Payment methods
Please make bank transfers payable to: Institute of Food Science & Technology.
The bank details are as follows:
Account name: Institute of Food Science and Technology
Sort code: 40-52-40
Account number: 00030431
VAT registration no: 774 1082 32. Membership subscriptions and registration fees are exempt from VAT.
You may also pay by Visa, Mastercard, Switch or Solo.
Other charges
Overhead recovery and IFST employee time is charged at £500 per day.