In 2016 and 2017, the Master's Program in Food Safety and the Department of Food Safety were established, respectively, with the aim of cultivating professionals equipped with expertise in both food safety and risk analysis and management. This initiative responds to the societal demand for interdisciplinary talent capable of bridging diverse fields.

The program bears the important responsibility of nurturing professionals with solid knowledge in food safety, interdisciplinary abilities in risk analysis and management, media communication skills, and a global perspective on food safety. It is dedicated to promoting accurate safety and risk concepts and to effectively and appropriately conveying comprehensive scientific information to the public, media, and government agencies. Through these efforts, it seeks to support social stability and economic development by strengthening risk communication.

Starting from the 2023 academic year, admissions to the Master’s Program in the College of Nutrition have been suspended, and a new Master’s Program has been established in the School of Food Safety.