The position papers and statements of the LChG Board and joint position papers and statements with other institutions are listed here. Position papers and statements of the LChG working groups can be found as an overview on this page under "Publications of the working groups" and on the homepages of the respective working groups.
The organ of the Lebensmittelchemische Gesellschaft is the journal Lebensmittelchemie. It is published with 6 issues per year and is included in the membership fee.
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White Paper "The 9th CS3 - Chemistry for Sustainable Food: Challenges and Perspectives" - September 2023, Tokyo/Japan
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On the occasion of its 75th anniversary (2022), the LChG has republished its brochure "LChG History".
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On the occasion of its anniversary (2017), the LChG summarised its history in the brochure "LChG History - 70 Years of the Food Chemistry Society" (2018)
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The electronic brochure "Food Chemists - Experts for Food and Consumer Protection" informs the public about the studies, job profile and fields of activity of food chemists (2017) pdf.
In 2009, an LChG article appeared week after week in the "Aktuelle Wochenschau". In 2010 the accompanying brochure was printed, but not updated. Content can be requested.
The publication series "Food Chemistry, Food Quality" makes the results of LChG working groups available to interested experts. To date, 28 individual volumes are available. They are available from Behr's Verlag Hamburg.
Position papers, statements and publications of the LChG working groups are listed below. In addition joint publications of working groups are listed at the bottom of the page.
Open all publicationsPosition papers and statements of the LChG Executive Board as well as joint position papers and statements of the Executive Board with other institutions can be found under "LChG position papers and statements".
The LChG Board would like to make membership of our society even more attractive, especially for young colleagues, over and above the many benefits it already offers. It has therefore decided that new student members will receive a one-off free ticket to the German Food Chemists' Day for the duration of their student membership of the LChG. This will allow them to choose the year of their participation in the Food Chemists' Conference. This is intended to make it easier for young scientists to gain their first experience of scientific conferences and make the first contacts that are essential for a successful career later on.
In addition, the funding initiative "Wissenschaft im Studium" was launched in 2016. This initiative introduces students to science in the early stages of their education by financially supporting their participation in the Food Chemists' Day. In addition, the participants can be accompanied by experienced AG JLC members at the Food Chemists' Day if they wish. This is organised by the AG JLC.
54th German Food Chemistry Days 2026, 14-16 September, Kaiserslautern
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University degree course in food chemistry and food chemistry state examination as a strategic security foundation for medical officers, pharmacists and food chemists of the Bundeswehr in national and alliance defence (LChG, BLC and senior pharmacist of the Bundeswehr)
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By awarding prizes and scholarships, the LChG honours personalities who have contributed to the work of the Lebensmittelchemische Gesellschaft or who have promoted the profession of food chemists (Adolf Juckenack Medal) or recognises and promotes young scientists (Werner Baltes Prize, Bruno Rossmann Prize, Josef Schormüller Scholarship). In addition, activities that make the subject of food chemistry accessible to the general public are honoured via the Young Talent Recruitment Award.