Agricultural Analyst
- Regulators
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- Scottish Ministers
- Food Standards Scotland
- Nations
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- Scotland
- Sectors
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- Science
Regulatory or professional bodies
Primary regulator
- Regulatory authority
- Scottish Ministers
- Address
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Scottish Government, St. Andrew's House, Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG - Email address
- ceu@gov.scot
- Website
- https://www.gov.scot
- Phone number
- +44 (0)3002 444 000
Primary regulator
- Regulatory authority
- Food Standards Scotland
- Address
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4th Floor, Pilgrim House
Aberdeen
AB11 5RL - Email address
- enquiries@fss.scot
- Phone number
- +44 (0)1224 285 100
Regulation
Regulation summary
As part of the Agriculture Act 1970 and the Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Pacified Undesirable Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2010, Agricultural Analysts are regulated by the Secretary of State for Scotland and appointed by Food Standards Scotland.
An Agricultural Analyst examines feed as part of official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed law.
Regulation type
Reserved activities
Agricultural Analysts will examine feed as part of official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law. Agricultural Analysts will also provide advice to sampling officers on:
• sampling policy and the sampling programme
• transport
• test selection
• interpretation of results
Agricultural Analysts will also support Sampling Officers on the preparation of materials for prosecutions.
- More about regulated activities and titles
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/40/contents
Qualifications and experience
New professionals
- Routes to qualification
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To become a qualified Agricultural Analyst, you must:
• possess a Mastership in Chemical Analysis (MChemA) or chartered Chemist status awarded by the RSC
• be a fellow or a member of the RSC
• have practical experience of examination of feed, attested by a practising Agricultural Analyst
• be appointed as an Agricultural Analyst by Food Standards Scotland.Route A: Royal Society of Chemistry, Mastership of Chemical Analysis
To apply for the MChemA qualification and be eligible for appointment as an Agricultural Analyst, please refer to the Qualifications needed to become a Public Analyst and Application process to become a Public Analyst outlined on FSS’s website. There is no alternative process for those with overseas qualifications and there are no fees payable to FSS.When you have successfully completed the application process, the MChemA qualification will be awarded by the MChemA Examinations Board. In addition to the MChemA, you must have carried out practical examinations of feed, attested by a practicing Agricultural Analyst, and be appointed by FSS, before you may practise as an Agricultural Analyst. There is no further requirement or licence needed to lawfully practise as an AA.
Route B: Royal Society of Chemistry, Chartered Chemist status
• To apply for Chartered Chemist status (CChem) and be eligible for appointment as an Agricultural Analyst, you need to:
• be a member or fellow of the RSC
• possess an RSC accredited master's level degree in chemical sciences or equivalent knowledge through other study and work experience.
• demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge in chemical sciences used in current role.
• be committed to continuing professional development.To apply, you are required to:
• have an up-to-date CV
• have a mentor to help you with your career development
• have a referee to verify your evidence as accurate. The referee can be the same person as the mentorIf you do not meet the above criteria, then you are not eligible to obtain Chartered Chemist Status and will not be able to practise as an Agricultural Analyst in the UK. This is also the case for individuals with qualifications from overseas. RSC ensure degrees awarded from overseas are equivalent to UK qualifications through the ENIC.
- More about qualification
- https://www.rsc.org/careers/cpd/practising-scientists/chartered-chemist-cchem/
Professionals from other UK nations
- Routes to recognition within the UK
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The required qualifications are the same in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The FSS regulates Agricultural Analyst in Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. The FSA and DHSC Secretary of State regulates Food Analysts for Wales, the FSA and Department of Health (Northern Ireland) regulates Food Analysts in Northern Ireland.
Professionals from outside the UK
- Recognition for professionals outside the UK
- None - all professionals must re-qualify
- Summary of routes
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To be become qualified to practice as an Agricultural Analyst in the UK, you must:
• be a Chartered Chemist or possess a Mastership in Chemical Analysis
• have practical experience of examining feed, attested by a practicing Agricultural Analyst - More about recognition for professionals outside the UK
- https://www.foodstandards.gov.scot/publications-and-research/scientists-and-researchers/professions-regulated-by-food-standards-scotland
Registration
- Registration requirements
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When you have successfully completed all aspects of the application process the qualification will be awarded by the RSC. In addition, candidates must have carried out practical examinations of feed, attested by a practising Agricultural Analyst, before they are entitled to practise as an Agricultural Analyst.
Agricultural Analysts are expected to record and maintain their continuous professional development (CPD). The RSC offers a free CPD recording tool for members to keep track of development. Alternatively, Agricultural Analyst is a member of the APA, the APA CPD scheme can be used to record professional development.
- More about registration
- https://www.rsc.org/careers?e=1
Legislation
- Title of relevant act or charter
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The Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Pacified Undesirable Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2010
- Website link to legislation
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/354/made
- Title of relevant act or charter
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Agriculture Act 1970
- Website link to legislation
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/40/contents