The The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is the
only independent intergovernmental science and technology based
organization which promotes knowledge of refrigeration and associated
technologies that improve quality of life in a cost-effective
and environmentally sustainable manner including:
- Food quality and safety from farm to consumer
- Comfort in homes and commercial buildings
- Health products and services
- Low temperature technology and liquefied gas technology
- Energy efficiency
- Use of non-ozone depleting and low global warming refrigerants
in a safe manner.
Members of the IIR include Member Countries (there are now
60). Member Countries take part in IIR activities via the commission
members they select. Moreover, companies, laboratories, universities…
can become corporate or benefactor members of the IIR.
The IIR provides its members with tailored services meeting
a wide range of member-country, national and international organizations’,
decision-makers', researchers' and refrigeration practitioners'
needs.
