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<h1>IBMA, <b>International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association</b></h1>
<p><b>The International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) is the worldwide
association of biocontrol industries producing microorganisms, macroorganisms,
semiochemicals and natural pesticides for plant protection and public health.
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<p>Numerous companies and organisations are involved with biological control of
pests, diseases and weeds. Some are highly specific and active in well defined
niches, others look for larger markets concerning many uses.</p>
<p>In this way, manufacturers, research organisations, extension services, consultants,
distributors, ... all contribute to the development of biocontrol. These companies
are mainly located in the United States (40 %), Europe (35 %) and the rest spread
throughout the World.</p>
<p>Unfortunately industry organisations such as CEFFIC, GCPF, ECPA and others
are principally dedicated to the protection of the interests of the chemical
industries. They consider biological control as a threat, or at least, as a
challenge. Furthermore, biological control companies are often small and medium
size companies, and these organisations prefer to protect large, always larger,
corporations.</p>
<p>IBMA was created in 1995 in order to syndicate the views of the well understood
interests of all stake-holders of biological plant protection. IBMA has recently
included other organisations, partners in the field of sustainable crop protection.</p>
<p><b>With members throughout the World, IBMA has become the only worldwide organisation
for biological crop protection, sustainable soil management, animal health and
public hygiene.</b></p>
<h2><br>
Charter of Principles</h2>
<p>The IBMA members haves subscribed to the following Charter of Principles as
well as to the quality standards agreed upon within the product related working
groups.</p>
<p>They are therefore entitled to take profit of this responsible engagements
by printing the IBMA logo on their labels and commercial documents.</p>
<ol>
<li> To promote the concept of biological control methods in sustainable agriculture
and in the treatment of amenity and non cultivated areas.</li>
<li>To provide safe and effective products.</li>
<li>To produce, pack and label products and materials in a safe and effective
way.</li>
<li>To use processes and materials which are cost and energy effective.</li>
<li>To operate within the laws and regulations and advisory best practices of
each country wherein business is conducted.</li>
<li>To operate with respect for the environment.</li>
<li>To operate with respect for public health and safety.</li>
<li>To provide teh best possible advice and assistance to all parties associated
with the products of IBMA members.</li>
<li>To openly communicate and encourage dialogue with general public.</li>
<li>To conduct affairs among IBMA members, competitors, customers, regulatory
agencies and the general public in an ethical way.</li>
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<h2><br>
Contact</h2>
<p><b>IBMA mail address:</b><br>
International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association<br>
C/o Michel Guillon<br>
1, rue de Buckingham<br>
F-64000 Pau<br>
FRANCE</p>
<p><b>President and Treasurer:</b><br>
Michel Guillon, <a href="mailto:mg.pres.ibma@club-internet.fr">mg.pres.ibma@club-internet.fr</a></p>
<p><b>Secretary:</b><br>
Sara Chatham, <a href="mailto:sara.chatham@wanadoo.fr">sara.chatham@wanadoo.fr</a></p>
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