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BA Festival of Science 2004BA Festival of Science 2004
Festival of ScienceTheme:
“The responsibility of being a Scientist”
Festival of ScienceTheme:
“The responsibility of being a Scientist”
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Institute of Food Science & Technology
Prof J Ralph Blanchfield, MBE
Chair, External Affairs Institute of Food Science & Technology
President Elect 2003-2006International Academy of Food Science &
Technology
Food science, food technology and food law consultant
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.jralphb.co.uk
Prof J Ralph Blanchfield, MBE
Chair, External Affairs Institute of Food Science & Technology
President Elect 2003-2006International Academy of Food Science &
Technology
Food science, food technology and food law consultant
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.jralphb.co.uk
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Institute of Food Science & Technology
“Can we trust these food scientists?”“Can we trust these food scientists?”
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Institute of Food Science & Technology
“Can we trust scientists?”“Can we trust scientists?”
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Institute of Food Science & Technology
Well, first of all, what is “science”?
Well, first of all, what is “science”?
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Institute of Food Science & Technology
The term “science” is often used to mean any of the following: All scientists Government scientists Industrial company scientists Science facts we learn at school What scientists do in laboratories The results of scientific discoveries How industry uses scientific discoveries How governments use scientific discoveries
The term “science” is often used to mean any of the following: All scientists Government scientists Industrial company scientists Science facts we learn at school What scientists do in laboratories The results of scientific discoveries How industry uses scientific discoveries How governments use scientific discoveries
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
All these are true aspects of science , but don’t get to the heart of the matter.
So what is the core reality of “science”?
All these are true aspects of science , but don’t get to the heart of the matter.
So what is the core reality of “science”?
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Science is:A methodical process of 1. Obtaining knowledge2. thinking about knowledge3. testing our ideas4. and systematically organising
knowledge about our universe and world
Science is:A methodical process of 1. Obtaining knowledge2. thinking about knowledge3. testing our ideas4. and systematically organising
knowledge about our universe and world
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Obtaining knowledge:
by observing and recording what is already there;orby setting up an experiment and observing the results
Obtaining knowledge:
by observing and recording what is already there;orby setting up an experiment and observing the results
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Thinking about knowledge: Does it suggest a pattern?Does it lead to any conclusion?How can that “hypothesis” be tested?
Thinking about knowledge: Does it suggest a pattern?Does it lead to any conclusion?How can that “hypothesis” be tested?
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Testing an hypothesis: Set up an experiment.Publish results in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Can other scientists repeat it and get the same results? Do the results seem to confirm the hypothesis?If so, the hypothesis becomes a “theory” -- but
Testing an hypothesis: Set up an experiment.Publish results in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Can other scientists repeat it and get the same results? Do the results seem to confirm the hypothesis?If so, the hypothesis becomes a “theory” -- but
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
A theory is based on interpretation of current knowledge, and it is thus open to challenge:
1. by other scientists suggesting different conclusions; or
2. by later research adding new knowledge that now has to be taken into account
A theory is based on interpretation of current knowledge, and it is thus open to challenge:
1. by other scientists suggesting different conclusions; or
2. by later research adding new knowledge that now has to be taken into account
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Scientists (including food scientists) who professionally, honestly, ethically and objectively adhere to the scientific methodology outlined, can be trusted. They do valuable work for society in many fields.
Are there some who call themselves “scientists” who cannot be trusted?
Scientists (including food scientists) who professionally, honestly, ethically and objectively adhere to the scientific methodology outlined, can be trusted. They do valuable work for society in many fields.
Are there some who call themselves “scientists” who cannot be trusted?
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Untrustworthy “scientists”?Yes, every community has a few “rogues” — who falsify or suppress results for gain or glory; or who present speculation as though it were established fact; or who assert that an apparent association between A and B proves that A causes B; or who are militant zealots and campaigners for or against something.No matter what scientific qualifications they have, they are untrustworthy.
Untrustworthy “scientists”?Yes, every community has a few “rogues” — who falsify or suppress results for gain or glory; or who present speculation as though it were established fact; or who assert that an apparent association between A and B proves that A causes B; or who are militant zealots and campaigners for or against something.No matter what scientific qualifications they have, they are untrustworthy.
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Are there any yardsticks the public can use to judge trustworthiness of scientists?Letters after the name?Membership of the recognised professional body? (but membership not mandatory to practise – and multiple specialisms)
Are there any yardsticks the public can use to judge trustworthiness of scientists?Letters after the name?Membership of the recognised professional body? (but membership not mandatory to practise – and multiple specialisms)
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
“These food scientists” include members of IFST, the UK-based professional body of food scientists and technologists
What yardsticks of trustworthiness does IFST provide?
“These food scientists” include members of IFST, the UK-based professional body of food scientists and technologists
What yardsticks of trustworthiness does IFST provide?
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Totally independent of government of industryof lobbying groups
Not-for-profit Self-governing Self-funding
Totally independent of government of industryof lobbying groups
Not-for-profit Self-governing Self-funding
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Collaborates in the public interest with
government
academia
consumer bodies industry
Retains complete independence
Collaborates in the public interest with
government
academia
consumer bodies industry
Retains complete independence
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Who are our members? Individuals, not companies
Elected in their personal capacities on the basis of their qualifications and experience
Represent no-one but themselves
Undertake to adhere to the ethical Code of Professional Conduct
Who are our members? Individuals, not companies
Elected in their personal capacities on the basis of their qualifications and experience
Represent no-one but themselves
Undertake to adhere to the ethical Code of Professional Conduct
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Where do our members work? Food and ingredients manufacturing Food product development Food retailing and distribution Foodservice University teaching and research Research Institutes ; Research Associations Government departments and agencies Local government: Food law enforcement Consultancy
Where do our members work? Food and ingredients manufacturing Food product development Food retailing and distribution Foodservice University teaching and research Research Institutes ; Research Associations Government departments and agencies Local government: Food law enforcement Consultancy
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
The first of our four purposes is:
To serve the public interest by furthering the application of science and technology to all aspects of the supply of safe, wholesome, nutritious and attractive food, nationally and internationally.
The first of our four purposes is:
To serve the public interest by furthering the application of science and technology to all aspects of the supply of safe, wholesome, nutritious and attractive food, nationally and internationally.
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
The other three purposes?
(2) To advance the standing of food science and technology, both as a subject and as a profession; (3) To assist members in their career and personal development within the profession; (4) To uphold professional standards of competence and integrity
The other three purposes?
(2) To advance the standing of food science and technology, both as a subject and as a profession; (3) To assist members in their career and personal development within the profession; (4) To uphold professional standards of competence and integrity
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
To uphold professional standards of competence ………..
by the strict standards of qualifications and experience required for entry to professional membership
To uphold professional standards of competence ………..
by the strict standards of qualifications and experience required for entry to professional membership
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
To uphold professional standards of integrity ………by requiring a signed undertaking to comply with IFST’s ethical Code of Professional Conduct
To uphold professional standards of integrity ………by requiring a signed undertaking to comply with IFST’s ethical Code of Professional Conduct
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
IFST’s ethical Code of Professional Conduct
Twelve simple ethical principleswww.ifst.org/code.htmTen detailed Professional Conduct Guidelines expounding the principles in foreseeable situationswww.ifst.org/pcguide.htm“Teeth”?
IFST’s ethical Code of Professional Conduct
Twelve simple ethical principleswww.ifst.org/code.htmTen detailed Professional Conduct Guidelines expounding the principles in foreseeable situationswww.ifst.org/pcguide.htm“Teeth”?
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
To assist members in their career and personal development within the profession New knowledge is accumulating at such a rate that to stay fully competent food scientists and technologists need to make special efforts to keep up-to-date.
IFST Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme
To assist members in their career and personal development within the profession New knowledge is accumulating at such a rate that to stay fully competent food scientists and technologists need to make special efforts to keep up-to-date.
IFST Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
We communicate with members and the public via Publications:
International Journal of FST
Food Science & TechnologyKeynoteMonographs
eg Good Manufacturing Practice Website: www.ifst.org Careers Website: www.foodtechcareers.org Information Statements --
We communicate with members and the public via Publications:
International Journal of FST
Food Science & TechnologyKeynoteMonographs
eg Good Manufacturing Practice Website: www.ifst.org Careers Website: www.foodtechcareers.org Information Statements --
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Information StatementsBSE
Dioxins and PCB’s in FoodGenetic modification and foodAIDS and the food handlerDietary fibreOrganic foodsFood allergens - and many more
Information StatementsBSE
Dioxins and PCB’s in FoodGenetic modification and foodAIDS and the food handlerDietary fibreOrganic foodsFood allergens - and many more
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Information Statements What are they? Who prepares them? Who approves them? How do we make sure they are objective?
Information Statements What are they? Who prepares them? Who approves them? How do we make sure they are objective?
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Institute of Food Science & Technology
Prof J Ralph Blanchfield, MBE
Chair, External Affairs Institute of Food Science & Technology
President Elect 2003-2006International Academy of Food Science &
Technology
Food science, food technology and food law consultant
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.jralphb.co.uk
Prof J Ralph Blanchfield, MBE
Chair, External Affairs Institute of Food Science & Technology
President Elect 2003-2006International Academy of Food Science &
Technology
Food science, food technology and food law consultant
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.jralphb.co.uk
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Institute of Food Science & Technology
Responsibility to learn more about our food
Dr Anil de Sequeira,Department Leader
Department of Food StudiesSchool of Science and the Environment
Bath Spa University College
Responsibility to learn more about our food
Dr Anil de Sequeira,Department Leader
Department of Food StudiesSchool of Science and the Environment
Bath Spa University College
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
Can our food ever be safe?
Mr Peter Berry OttawayChairman
IFST Technical & Legislative Committee
Can our food ever be safe?
Mr Peter Berry OttawayChairman
IFST Technical & Legislative Committee