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IFFO stands for the International Fishmeal and Fish oil Organisation.
IFFO is the international non-profit organisation which represents fishmeal and fish oil producers and related trades throughout the world.
IFFO is a globally respected Non-Governmental Organisation, having specialised consultative status with the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and a special advisory role with the World Bank, the EU Commission, the International Standards Organisation and the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
IFFO has almost 200 members in approximately 50 countries and represents nearly two-thirds of world production plus around 80% of exports of fishmeal and fish oil worldwide. The main producing countries are Peru, Chile, China, Thailand, USA, Iceland and Denmark.
IFFO's head office is close to London (UK), with offices in Peru and China.
Organisation Structure:
The activities of IFFO are governed by a Board of Directors with 13 representatives from Producer Members of which four are from Peru, three from Chile, three from Scandinavia, one from USA and two from the rest of the producing countries. A President and Vice-President are elected from the 13 representatives.
The Secretariat consists of the Director General, Director of Operations, Technical Director and the Business and Information Manager, supported by Administrative Staff.
IFFO has two main sections, namely Commercial and Technical sections.
The Commercial Section of IFFO has the objective of making available to Members elements of information relevant to the markets for oil and meal which allows Members to adopt their strategies of marketing in accordance with the realities of the marketplace.
The objective of the Technical Section of IFFO is to allow Members to exchange information on all matters of a scientific and technical nature concerning fishmeal and fish oil. This section undertakes practical research programmes mainly in collaboration with internationally recognised institutes, and evaluates technical production and suitable quality control techniques. It examines the development of the markets from the point of view of animal and human nutrition and responds to requests from Members for particular advice on scientific and technical questions. It promotes the benefits of fishmeal and fish oil and advises on technical issues related to trade barriers.
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