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International Federation of Inspection Agencies
IFIA is the trade association for inspection agencies and other organisations that provide inspection, testing and certification services internationally. The promotion of integrity is one of the federation’s top priorities.
IFIA was founded in 1982 and Members and Associate Members include the leading international inspection companies from around the world. They cover every field of inspection and related testing making IFIA's work and views truly representative of the profession.
IFIA is a nonprofit making organisation. Its objectives are to review and, where possible, to improve the methods, standards, safety procedures and rules used and observed by Members for the benefit of Members and their clients.
IFIA promotes cooperation between inspection agencies, laboratories and allied businesses throughout the world in order to:
Develop and coordinate technical and professional standards, methods of inspection and testing, and codes of practice Improve efficiency and establish standard procedures Develop methods of technical education and training Represent the profession to Government Authorities and Trade Associations Promote uniform interpretation of international conventions on safety and cooperate in their implementation
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