In its working committees, GME constantly pursues its core task of ensuring consistently high gelatine quality for customers and consumers. Research and further development of technical standards, impetus for new statutory framework conditions for the gelatine industry and the creation of transparency are the cornerstones of its activities.
The Gelatine Monograph - specially developed by GME - is a key instrument for adherence to uniform quality standards. Constantly updated, it defines the latest analysis methods for all members.
In order to ensure international gelatine standards, GME also cooperates closely with international institutions, such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The health of consumers in food retailing throughout the world is to be protected by the FAO’s Codex Alimentarius. GME has proposed extending the few quality criteria for gelatine that have been defined to date. GME is thus making an important contribution to assuring the quality of gelatine across the world.
GME is active in three permanent working committees:
Technical Committee
Tasks:
- Optimising gelatine quality standards by exchanging information and the results of analyses.
- Further development of the specially developed Gelatine Monograph, defining the analysis methods for gelatine. The Monograph is the basis for cooperation with other associations, authorities and institutions with the aim of standardising test methods across the world.
Regulatory Commitee
Tasks:
- Comprehensive information to legislators about the foodstuff gelatine.
- Impetus for new statutory framework conditions for the gelatine industry.
- Carrying out academic studies with reputable institutes in order to document the benefits of the healthy and natural foodstuff gelatine.
Public Relations Committee
Tasks:
- Creating transparency.
- Europe-wide information campaign.
- Establishing a modern image for gelatine.
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