We promote the use and image of natural exudate gums in food, feed, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and technical applications.
AIPG is the international association representing producers, processors and traders in natural tree exudate gums, principally Gum Arabic and other natural gums. Acacia Gum also known as Gum Arabic is a natural exudate from Acacia trees
In 2001, the expanded Association for the International Promotion of Gums was created by a merger of the hitherto existing AIPG and INGAR, the International Natural Gums Association for Research. Today, AIPG is a strong association with members from both producing and consuming countries. Most of the members come from the European Union (EU) and Sahelian African nations, but the United States of America and Japan are also represented. The members work together to further promote the use and image of natural exudate gums in food, feed, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and technical applications.
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Current Supply Situation of Gum Arabic
The AIPG and its members unequivocally condemn any form of smuggling of acacia gum. Illegal practices have no place in an industry founded on transparency, ethics, and the fair compensation of everyone involved in the production chain. AIPG members act in line with the AIPG Code of Practice and apply the AIPG Good Practices for Gums.
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Good Practices for Gums
AIPG has issued in 2011 "Good Practices for Gums" (GPG, current version dated 5th December, 2022), giving recommendations on local collection, interim storage, transportation, warehouse storing and processing in facilities of the producing countries.
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