Membership Requirements

The principle requirement for membership is engagement in the Seed Crushing and Oil Processing industry.

Full IASC Membership is open to National Association’s of seed crushers and oil processors on a country basis. It is also open to individual companies operating in a country with no formal Industry association.

Associate Membership is open to companies who are members of their National Association but who would like to retain individual membership.

Membership Fees

Full Members pay a basic subscription plus the balance of budgeted income expressed as an amount per tonne of their country's crude oil plus oilseed meals produced per annum, based on the figures two years previous to the subscription year concerned, subject to a minimum contribution of 2% of budget.

To download an application form for Full Membership please
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Associate Members and individual EU association members pay a basic annual subscription of £350 payable on 1st January each year.

To download an application form for Associate Membership, please click here.

Benefits of Membership

The objectives of the IASC are to promote the interests of its members and all concerned in the production, processing, refining, sale or use of oil seeds and their derivatives

By becoming a Member of IASC, your company will join an Industry Body which

• Seeks the expansion of the global market in oilseeds and oilseed products by committing to dedicate time and resources to the development of large and important consumer markets.

• Uses its influence to ensure the production of safe food.

• Develops agreed policy positions on issues affecting the industry and pursuing these positions using its influence with Governments, Authorities and International Bodies.

• Supports its Members individually and collectively in seeking solutions to problems confronting its Members, whether technical, political, economic or environmental.

• Acts as a forum for the reconciling of conflicts between Members and the pursuit of their common interests.

• Promotes the industry and its contribution to the benefit of the consumer and to the world’s economy, particularly by the provision of accurate information to counter unfounded or inaccurate criticism.

• Uses its influence on contract-making bodies such as FOSFA, GAFTA, NIOP and by making representations to and discussing with relevant bodies regarding the orderly conduct of trade and industry.

• Collects and disseminates information to the membership necessary for the achievement of these objectives.

• Organises World Congresses and provides a forum for members of the industry to meet and discuss matters of mutual interest.

• Strengthens the influence and authority of the association, both from the oilseeds industry by seeking new members and through joint ventures with related industries.

IASC Structure