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The objectives of the Institute, in respect of all matters relating to the study, production and use of refrigeration in the international field, are the following:
a) to further in the different Member Countries the development of scientific research and promote technical and economic studies on the national and international level;
b) to collect scientific, technical and economic information and documents as well as texts of laws and regulations;
c) to further the teaching and popularisation of science and technology;
d) to publish such studies and documents the issue of which may be useful;
e) to further the development of the uses of refrigeration particularly in the field of food and agriculture, in industry and in the domain of health and hygiene;
f) to make recommendations to Governments or international Organisations, and in particular, to propose measures for the improvement and unification of laws and regulations;
g) to keep in touch with the interested national and international bodies with a view to carrying out its programme of activities;
h) to organise International Congresses;
i) and, in general, to take all steps aimed at promoting the principle and uses of refrigeration.