Malaysian Institute of Food Technology (MIFT)

The Malaysian Institute of Food Technology (MIFT) is an organisation which gathers food scientist and technologist in Malaysia. It is a non– governmental organisation recognised by the Malaysian government as a professional body in the field of food science and technology. MIFT is a adhering body of The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), which members are food science and technology associations from different countries.

MIFT’s main objective is to gain knowledge of the new trends, updates and developments in the field of food science and nutrition, and to exchange ideas within the many individuals, including researchers, educators and scientists working in this field.

Lead by President Assoc. Prof. Dr Nik Ismail Daud, MIFT is involved in many events each year, the most important being the ASEAN Food Conference (AFC). The 10th AFC was held in Malaysia last year in collaboration with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. MIFT is also involved in the preparation of the Food Analyst Act, as well as holding road shows on nutritional labelling together with the Ministry of Health. MIFT also holds seminars now and then such as seminars on functional foods in collaboration with Universiti Putra Malaysia.