A food safety officer also known as food sample analyst is a professional whose job is to inspect or analyse the food sample and find harmful elements in the food products, raw materials used while production or ingredients present in the food. If any hazardous raw material is found in the food then the officer will inform the producer, distributor or seller. 

The food safety officer is also responsible for visiting hotels, restaurants without informing, to inspect safety standards and if the food items are good or not. A food safety officer in India is elected at an administrative post by the State Government or Central Government.

For Bachelor’s

• Aspirants need to pass 10+2 with at least 45% marks from any recognised board. 
• Students can pursue a B.Tech/B.Sc in food technology/ biotechnology/ biochemistry, agriculture science/ dairy technology.

 For Masters

• Students need to pass their master’s degree in food technology/ biotechnology/ biochemistry, agriculture science/ dairy technology. 

For Recruitment

• You need to clear a state-level entrance exam, SSC.

The field of food safety officer aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, the food technology field presents innumerable job profiles:  

• Food Technologist
• Health Inspector
• Food Scientist
• Food and Drug Administrator (FDA)

Employment Sector

• State Government
• Central Government
• Pharma Industry
• Agriculture Sector

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the food technology field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India: 

• State Public Sector Commission (SPSC)
• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
• Department of Food Safety and Health, Government of India

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a food safety officer is very impressive in India.

• Good Observation skills
• Decision-making skills
• Critical Thinking
• Systematic Thinking
• Judgemental skills

When it comes to the scope of a food safety officer, then it specifies that it is such a good career any person can choose this line if he/she has required skills & knowledge of this field. 

As it is a matter of everyone’s health, a strong knowledge is required in this field. The job of a food safety officer is to inspect and analyse the food items. If any harmful item is seen then it is informed straight to the producer, seller or distributor. To maintain the health of the people, a food safety officer can inspect anywhere without any permission. It is also predicted that in the upcoming year, the job of a food safety officer will become more essential.

• Reputed Job
• Pay Scale is good
• Have rights to take decisions related to food.

• Jobs are offered to experienced ones.
• Challenging
• Lots of Coordination required.