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Here's how to become a food inspector:

· Education: High school diploma or associate's or bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or microbiology

· Certification: Certification is voluntary but improves employment prospects

· Key Responsibilities: Examine manufactured food products, ensure accurate labeling, inspect services providing food, write reports, monitor businesses showing non-compliance

· Salary: Median salary of $41,970 annually (2020 stats)

•.Job Outlook: Expected increase in jobs for agricultural and food science technicians of 8% between 2020 and 2030

· Physical stamina: Ability to lift 30 pounds, repetitive motion of upper body and limbs, walking and standing for 8 hours, climbing stairs and ladders

· Sensory perception: Normal vision, hearing and smell

· Other Requirements: Ability to work in various environments and conditions, ability to palpate organs and note product differences and ability to detect odors

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Hello!

These are the qualifications required to become a food inspector:

1. Class 12 pass or equivalent with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics subjects from a recognised board in India with minimum 50% marks.
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the subjects - B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) in agriculture, agronomy, food science, plant science or dairy science. B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) in agriculture engineering, dairy technology, food technology or biotechnology.
3. You need to clear Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recruitment examination which is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination.

For more information, please visit the website by clicking on the link given below:

https://www.careers360.com/careers/food-inspector

Hope this information will help you. Best wishes ahead!