International Pepper Community facts for kids
The International Pepper Community (IPC) is a special group of countries that grow and sell pepper. Think of it as a team where countries work together. The IPC helps these countries make sure pepper is grown well and sold fairly around the world.
This organization started in 1972, and its main office is in Jakarta, Indonesia. The IPC's job is to encourage more people to use pepper. They also help with research on how to grow pepper better. The IPC and its member countries have even created rules for how pepper should be checked for safety before it is sent to other countries.
How the IPC Started
The idea for the International Pepper Community began in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 16, 1971. That's when an agreement was made to create this group. The IPC officially started on March 29, 1972, after enough countries agreed to join.
Member Countries
Today, six countries are full members of the IPC. They have all signed the agreement to be part of the community:
- Brazil (joined in 1981)
- India (joined in 1972)
- Indonesia (joined in 1972)
- Malaysia (joined in 1972)
- Sri Lanka (joined in 2002)
- Vietnam (joined in 2005)
Two other countries, Papua New Guinea and Philippines, are also part of the IPC as associate members. This means they participate but haven't fully signed the main agreement.
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