The Food Science program at McGill is accredited by the Institute of Food Technologists (approximately 30,000 members) and is recognized by the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology, an organization that represents professionals associated with the food industry, government and academia. Furthermore, the Food Science program at McGill meets and exceeds these requirements, specifically by providing a curriculum to meet the professional requirements of the Ordre des chimistes du Québec, which gives one the right of practice as a chemist in Quebec. These high standards ensure that the McGill name is not compromised and assures a quality education.