ITC-FSAN is a unique training facility that is a testimony for an international collaborative effort exemplifying the importance of partnerships and collaborations. The centre is established through an alliance between food regulatory bodies of India - viz., Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Export Inspection Council (EIC) - and Global Food Safety Partnership (GFSP), an initiative of the World Bank

ITCFSAN allows post-graduate students to participate in internship programme at the facility giving them the scope to learn the critical workings of the International Training Centre for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. During the tenure of these internships the students are exposed to variety of industrial as well as academic level regulatory and food safety trainings as well as have a chance to seek guidance from and build in a strong network in the food industry. Internships require a commitment of 4-8 weeks during their academic terms in order to earn the required experience and credits as per their course requirements.

Update as of February 2021: Internships may be partially or entirely conducted virtually/remotely given the current COVID-19 pandemic. Ability to conduct work in person or at all is subject to change should unprecedented conditions arise. Students should ensure to read any announcements sent by ITCFSAN duly on the website.