The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) is an intergovernmental organisation recognised as an international body located in London, formally established by a Headquarters Agreement with the Government of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
Mission Statement
The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) was established in 1944 as the only intergovernmental organization that brought the world’s rubber producing and consuming stakeholders together. The IRSG shall be THE FORUM for the discussion of matters affecting the supply and demand for natural as well as synthetic rubber.
The IRSG will be the authoritative source of statistical data and analysis for all aspects of the rubber industry, including production, consumption and trade in rubber as well as rubber products. The seminal purpose of the secretariat is to prepare current estimates and analyse future supply and demand trends, while undertaking statistical and economic studies on specific aspects of the industry so as to continually improve its value-added service to stakeholders.
Membership
Membership of the IRSG is open to governments and industry. Currently 18 countries and the European Community are contributing members: Belgium, Republic of Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Kingdom and United States of America. Organisations involved or interested in the rubber industry can become member of the Panel of Associates (PoA), as described on a separate page. Members of the PoA are also entitled to become member of the Industry Advisory Panel, which advises on the work programme of the IRSG Secretariat.
Industry Advisory Panel
The Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) was established to advise the Study Group on subjects for study and to assist the Secretariat in carrying out its work programme. Its members represent all aspects of the world elastomer industry: commerce, research and technology and academia. Meeting several times a year, informal contact is maintained by the Secretariat throughout the year.
Economic Committee
The function of the Economic Committee is to monitor and review the economic and techno-economic items on the Secretariat Work Programme, and to make recommendations to the Group concerning the initiation, continuation and publication of papers. The Committee meets at every Assembly or Group Meeting. Membership consists of Member Governments and their advisors and is assisted by the Industry Advisory Panel.
Statistical Committee
The Statistical Committee is a standing committee which meets once per year in line with the Annual Group Meetings or Assemblies. The purpose of the committee is to review and evaluate the IRSG’s statistical output. Membership of the Statistical Committee is open to all members of the IRSG, including Member Governments, Panel of Associate Members, other industry participants and statistical experts.
Secretariat
The Group is served by a small Secretariat, with the Secretary-General, who is responsible to the Executive Committee and the Group, as its Executive Head. The Group's activities are financed mainly by contributions from Member Governments according to their relative annual production or consumption of new rubber.
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