Hong Kong Food Science and Technology Association Limited (HKFSTA)
is the first organization related to food science and technology in Hong Kong. The Association welcomes those who support the promotion and development of food science and technology in Hong Kong to join as our member.

Introduction
Hong Kong Food Science and Technology Association Limited is the first organization related to food science and technology in Hong Kong. It is an educational and science society of food professionals - technologists, scientists, engineers, educators and students in the field of food science and food technology. Individuals who are qualified by education, special training or experience are invited to join the Association.

Objectives
HKFSTA has several major goals: to promote the recognition of the scientific approach to food and the basic role of food scientists and technologists in the food industry; to promote the local and international professional status and portfolio of food scientists and technologists in Hong Kong; to promote research, development, training and education in the science and technology of food; to foster interfaces among business, industry, academia, government, mass media and the public on food science and technology issues; to promote good interaction among members of the Association and persons engaged in the food industry and other sectors of the community.

Functions and Activities
The Association will publish newsletter quarterly. It will also arrange visits, talks, discussion forums, academic presentations, business presentations, exhibitions, conferences, and any other relevant activities.

Qualifications for memberships
HKFSTA welcomes those who support the promotion and development of food science and technology in Hong Kong.
There are three membership categories:
Full Member: Any person who is working in food-related field (Industry, Business, or Educational institute) and has either

 

(a)

a Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food and Nutrition from a university in
Hong Kong, or equivalent; or

 

(b)

a Higher Diploma or Higher Certificate from a Hong Kong polytechnic / polytechnic university, or a technical institute / technical college, or equivalent.

Student Member: Any person who is registered as a full time or part time student pursuing candidacy for a degree, higher diploma / diploma, higher certificate / certificate course in the field of food science and technology or related field in either one of the following tertiary institutions in Hong Kong (CUHK, HKU, HKPU, HKTC).

Affiliated Member: Any person who is working in a food-related field and shares the common objectives of HKFSTA.

Membership Fee
Admission fee is paid once and annual fee is paid annually.

 

 

 

Admission Fee including the annual fee of first year

Annual Fee

Full Member

HK$ 300

HK$ 150

Affiliated Member

HK$ 300

HK$ 150

Student member

HK$ 200

HK$ 150

Corporate member

HK$ 4000

HK$ 1000

Payment Method
Payment should be made by cheque payable to "Hong Kong Food Science and Technology Association Limited".

Application Method
Please complete and return the application form together with the cheque by mail to the Secretariat at P.O. Box 1421, General Post Office, Hong Kong. Your application will be considered as soon as possible.

Enquiries
For further information or to make suggestions, please send email at info@hkfsta.com.hk or by mail to the Secretariat at the P.O. Box 1421, General Post Office, Hong Kong.

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