The International Federation for Animal Health (IFAH) is an organisation representing manufacturers of veterinary medicines, vaccines and other animal health products in both developed and developing countries across five continents. 

The mission of IFAH is to foster a greater understanding of animal health matters and promote a predictable, science-based regulatory environment that facilitates the supply of innovative and quality animal medicines, vaccines and other animal health products into a competitive market place. These products contribute to a healthy and safe food supply as well as a high standard of health and welfare for animals and people. 

To fulfil that mission IFAH will:

• Act as the voice of the industry in dialogue with the major international bodies that have an impact on the animal health industry (FAO, WHO, Codex, OIE, WTO and others);
• Encourage and assist the development of predictable, science-based regulatory processes and standards;
• Represent the industry with a unified, global voice in dealings with governments, food industry partners and consumers;
• Facilitate the international harmonisation of regulatory guidelines governing animal health products.