NEWS
SUSTAINABILITY IS THE HEIGHT OF FASHION SAYS HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, CROWN PRINCESS MARY OF DENMARK
Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark made an impassioned opening speech on the importance of building...
FUR EXCELLENCE IN ATHENS 2012
Fur Excellence in Athens 2012, International Fur Fair, finished with great success, in a critical moment for the Fur...
THE FUR INSTITUTE OF CANADA APPLAUDS COMMITTMENT BY GOVERNMENT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR TO SUPPORT THE SELLING OF SEAL PRODUCTS
"Despite all the misinformation perpetuated by single interest groups, the sealing industry remains an important way...
IFTF IS PROUD TO SUPPORT RED PANDA PROJECT IN NEPAL
The Red Panda is an extremely rare and charismatic animal living in the Himalayan Mountain ranges – it is estimated...
FUR TRADE WELCOMES CLARIFICATION BY THE UK ADVERTISING STANDARDS AUTHORITY
The European Fur Breeder’s Association (EFBA) and the International Fur Trade Federation (IFTF) welcome...
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL FUR TRADE FEDERATION
In 1949, members of the fur trade formed the International Fur Trade Federation (IFTF), which brings together national associations from all parts of the world.
With 42 member organisations in 35 countries, IFTF includes practically every important fur producing and consuming country.
It draws together people from across the full spectrum of the trade: farmers; trappers; auction houses; merchants; brokers; dressers and dyers; manufacturers; wholesalers; marketing organisations and retailers.
Through its work, and the activities of members, IFTF seeks to protect fur trade interests and promote innovation, high standards and a positive factual image of fur and the fur industry worldwide.
The IFTF promotes strict codes of practice that meet or exceed established and accepted standards for animal welfare for both wild and farmed fur. The fur trade does not trade in endangered species.
Its work falls into the following main areas:
- Forum: IFTF provides an international forum for discussions and resolution of fur trade issues and concerns.
- Media: IFTF, directly and through its members, serves as a media resource on the fur industry and fur fashion.
- Representation: IFTF represents the interests of the international fur industry with government and official bodies and with the European Community institutions.
- Promotion: one of IFTF's key roles is to support and promote the use of fur by the fashion industry.
- Education: IFTF is an education resource on wildlife, conservation, fashion and fur industry matters.
- Animal welfare: IFTF is committed to high standards of care and welfare for fur animals and supports scientific research in this area.
- Conservation: IFTF is committed to the conservation of fur animals and their habitat and works in co-operation with international conservation bodies.
- Member support: IFTF works closely with its members to support and amplify the work carried out at national level.
