1.  Engage in industry wide testing and to promote the standardization of systems and methods in order to assure consumers product of consistent safety and quality

2.  Provide information to consumers

1.  To ensure the development of the gelatin industry by gathering and evaluating available technical and scientific information related to gelatin and distributing it among its members

2.  To disseminate information to members, end users, consumers and educational institutions for the purpose of providing a broader knowledge of gelatin and encourage wider use

3.  To provide a forum for the consideration of technical matters of common concern and to liaise with other associations and industry groups on a basis of common interests

4.  To monitor regulatory developments that affect the gelatin industry 

5.  To facilitate the exchange of technical information with gelatin associations in other parts of the world