.Who..We Are
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) is a global non-profit organization bringing together through its membership, the pre-, pro- and post- biotic sector’s stakeholders including but not limited to academia, scientists, health care professionals, consumers, industry, and regulators. The IPA’s mission is to advocate for the safe and efficacious use of pre-, pro- and post- biotics throughout the world. Holding NGO status before Codex Alimentarius and observer status at ISO, the IPA is also recognized as the unified “Global Voice of Probiotics” around the world.
IPA will educate consumers on the proven health benefits of probiotics for humans by attending trade shows, health tours/walks and other media functions. Additionally, the IPA will work with government bodies and industry to establish scientific standards for the biotic categories supplements, pharmaceutical products and functional foods. IPA always promises to put forth timely, unbiased information to every interested party and share the documented benefits of probiotics with its international forum of members.
.Main..Objectives
The IPA supports its members’ endeavors to establish and expand their global markets through education and advocacy regarding the safety, benefits, and quality of biotic categories, research, and innovation that continually propels the industry forward.
- Establish standards for the biotic categories
- Outreach and education
- Creating tools such as Best Practice Guidelines
- Provide legal solutions and conditions of use
- Advocate for the recognition of a clear status for pre-, pro- and post- biotics at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO)
- Share and communicate the latest scientific research
- Disseminate science and information about all the Biotic categories
- Become the global go-to pre- pro- and post- biotics industry association
.Why..You should Join !
Become a member of the Global Voice of Probiotics® now extended to include Pre- and Post- biotics, by joining IPA.
Are you ready to change the future of the industry?
Join the IPA and become a part of the driving force that has already transformed the probiotics sector.
But that’s just the beginning. We’re now setting our sights on Prebiotics and Postbiotics, and here’s how we plan to continue changing the game, building upon the success we’ve already achieved:
- We actively engage with 60 governments worldwide to shape and influence regulations.
- As an “NGO” observer at CODEX, we have unparalleled access to over 190 member countries, ensuring our voice is heard on a global scale.
- Participate in manufacturing guidelines creation as we did for probiotics, which are in the process of becoming an addendum to a public standard ANSI455-2
- As an ISO observer we are at the table exchanging enumeration standards that affect the industry.
- Develop your international visibility; Join us as an exhibitor in our Pre-, Pro- and Post- biotic Resource Centers (PRC) at the world’s largest tradeshows, gaining maximum exposure. (Supply Side West, Vitafoods Europe and Asia, Probiota, IPA World Congress,…)
- Discounts to several probiotic meetings.
- Your voice matters! We help craft industry best practices and guidelines, allowing you to shape the future of the field. Bring your voice and join our working committee and take part in their different projects. Read more here
- Participate at the Board of Directors meeting through elections and have a voice.
- Unlock vast networking opportunities, connecting with a diverse community, as of December 2023 of over 111 member companies spanning more than 30 countries. Find out more here.
- Your company logo and website link are in IPA’s “Member Companies” section.
- Exclusive access to our resources; our website has a Back Office where only members can access many valuable documents, such as the IPA’s initiatives to support the sector’s sustainable growth.
And much more! >> 10 key reasons to join