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The Panel and the International Irradiation Associate (iia) recently met to discuss areas of potential cooperation under the Affiliate Agreement signed in January this year.  It is recognised that while both organisations work to promote best practice in radiation processing they wish to remain independent and have different areas of strength.  The Panel has productive Working Groups, a strong role in developing, reforming and implementing standards and holds regular member meetings.  The iia has international reach, effective communication with the irradiation industries and has forged relationships with multiple regulatory, regional and industry specific organisations.  It has been agreed that the iia will assist the Panel with promotion of its activities to the wider irradiation community including publication of the output from Panel Working Groups on the iia website.  A representative of the iia will attend future Panel meetings to provide an update on current iia activities and to be available to discuss and learn more of relevant industry issues.  There is also a desire from both sides to develop joint activities and to arrange joint meetings to address wider industry issues where working together can maximise impact.