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MOSTA STORY
The Malaysian Oil Scientists’ and Technologists’ Association or MOSTA is an association of scientists, technologists and other professionals involved in oils and fats science, technology and commerce. Inaugurated on 7 September 1989, MOSTA aims at promoting and advancing oils and fats science, technology and economic.
Mission Statement:
MOSTA is to be the leading organisation in the Asia-Pacific region on science, technology, quality and trade matters in oils and fats, and other lipid associated substances.
Objectives:
Our objectives can be divided into 2 main areas of:
Standards, Research and Publications
- To bring about standardisation of analytical methods, equipment and materials used in these important fields of oils and fats;
- To promote the advancement of technology and research in oils and fats, oleochemicals and other lipid associated substances;
- To provide professional communications through technical publications and scientific meetings;
- To collate and disseminate information on science and technology, trade and commerce of oils, fats and oleochemicals;
Trainings and Technology Transfer
- To improve the professional competence of these scientists, technologists, and any other persons involved in this industry;
- To encourage education and training at all levels in these important fields;
- To maintain close liaison with other professional, scientific and technological organisations;
- To promote the transfer of current technology and services in these fields to the industry;
- To promote the sustainable conservation of the environment in these fields.