Aims of the Association
IPPA, as an association
of pectin manufacturers, supports the common interests of its member
companies and their customers by promoting high standards within the
pectin industry by:
- co-ordinating
dialogue with international bodies and national regulatory authorities
on a basis of sound science, so that Standards and Regulations are
fair to both the industry and to consumers,
- ensuring that
member companies are fully informed of changes in regulatory requirements
at the earliest possible stage, and can prepare to meet them effectively,
- sharing information
on scientific and analytical techniques from independent third parties
to assist member companies to conform to high standards, meeting or
where appropriate exceeding regulatory requirements,
- encouraging
scientific studies in areas of interest to the pectin industry, and
distributing the results of the latest research,
- promoting the
use of pectin as a safe and effective ingredient in foods and other
products.
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