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Membership categories
Choose the category that describes the legal organisation's principal relationship to health-product manufacturing.
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| Manufacturer | Supply-chain and service | Industry association | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical role | Develops or makes finished products | Supplies inputs, manufacturing, testing or specialist services | Represents a relevant industry field |
| Application focus | Products, manufacturing responsibility and markets | Service or input, customer interface and relevant expertise | Membership base, mandate and subject coverage |
| Participation | Questions and work related to the organisation's products and manufacturing activities | Work where the organisation's specialist contribution is relevant | Cross-sector issues within the association's representational remit |
| Covered entity | Legal entity or entities named in the offer | Legal entity or entities named in the offer | The admitted association; its own members are not automatically IAHPM members |
What every category includes
An authorised organisational contact, account administration for permitted representatives, access to the participation routes described in the written offer, and the ability to propose relevant technical work. Public resources and open learning do not require membership.
What is confirmed separately
The fee, membership period, covered legal entities and included participation are set out before acceptance. A particular group or activity may require relevant expertise, capacity or separate terms. Membership does not guarantee acceptance of a proposed publication or project.
Choose and apply
Select the closest category on the application and describe the organisation's actual activities. The membership team confirms the final category during review.