{"id":7395,"date":"2026-01-17T16:24:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T11:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetnewsandviews.com\/en\/?p=7395"},"modified":"2026-01-17T16:24:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T11:24:16","slug":"international-dairy-federation-idf-history-work-standards-global-dairy-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vetnewsandviews.com\/en\/international-dairy-federation-idf-history-work-standards-global-dairy-events\/","title":{"rendered":"International Dairy Federation (IDF) \u2013 Global Dairy Expertise Since 1903"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\n International Dairy Federation (IDF) \u2013 Global Dairy Expertise Since 1903\n <\/h2>\n

\n The International Dairy Federation (IDF)<\/strong> is a global, non-profit and \n science-based organization representing the dairy sector worldwide. Founded in 1903<\/strong> \n and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, IDF brings together experts from more than \n forty dairy-producing countries that collectively account for around two-thirds of the \n world\u2019s milk production.\n <\/p>\n

\n Through standards, research, policy support, and knowledge-sharing, IDF helps ensure that milk \n and dairy products remain safe, nutritious and sustainable<\/strong> for consumers worldwide.\n Learn more at \n \n fil-idf.org\n <\/a>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n Established\n <\/p>\n

1903<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Global Reach\n <\/p>\n

\n 40+ member countries\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Expert Network\n <\/p>\n

\n 1,000+ dairy experts\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Global Milk Coverage\n <\/p>\n

\n ~\u2154 of world production\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n What Does IDF Do?\n <\/h3>\n

\n IDF\u2019s work covers the entire dairy value chain \u2013 from farm to consumer. Its activities are \n organized around four strategic pillars and several technical working areas that support \n better policy, practice and trade worldwide.\n <\/p>\n\n

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\ud83e\uddea Standards<\/p>\n

\n Science-based, globally harmonized dairy standards, methods of analysis, and guidance \n that support fair trade and regulatory alignment.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\ud83e\udd5b Nutrition & Health<\/p>\n

\n Supporting nutrition policies and highlighting the role of milk and dairy in healthy, \n balanced diets across all age groups.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\ud83c\udf31 Sustainability<\/p>\n

\n Promoting climate-smart dairy systems, efficient resource use and resilient livelihoods, \n aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\ud83d\udd12 Safety & Quality<\/p>\n

\n Working on microbiological, chemical and physical risks to safeguard the integrity, \n hygiene and quality of milk and dairy products.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n IDF\u2019s technical work further spans areas such as animal health & welfare, innovation & \n technology, economy & resilience, environment & nature, farm management, food standards, \n hygiene & safety, marketing, and methods of analysis & sampling.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n Who Are IDF\u2019s Stakeholders?\n <\/h3>\n

\n IDF is a member-driven organization. Membership is held at the country level, and each \n member country is represented by a National Committee<\/strong> that brings together:\n <\/p>\n