1. Positive promotion of the benefits and safeguards for NEODA’s customers with the use of the Guarantee of Confidence logo. Protection of the logo for use only by NEODA members with its registration as a Collective Mark
2. Working closely with the authorities to further our aims and objectives in developing standards within the industry and protection for the consumer
3. Assisting Trading Standards Authorities in protecting the trade against misleading or illegal packs by fully implementing the Oil Monitoring Programme
4. Positive action against unfair competition from non-members violating our standards by close liaison with the appropriate authorities
5. An audit programme to check that members are fully complying with NEODA’s Guarantee of Confidence scheme and the Association’s Codes of Practices
6. The NEODA website as well as access to Industry Codes of Practice and Guidance Notes, allowing easy reference to important and specific documentation
7. Highly experienced Secretariat fully dedicated to oils and fats
8. Close liaison with sister organisations thus ensuring a thorough knowledge of the industry and thereby speedy solution to issues affecting the trade
9. Educational seminars, at a nominal cost, on issues directly pertinent to our trade
10. Educational workshops on specific subjects such as packaging
11. Free access to advice and assistance on all matters relating to the oils and fats industry
12. Free distribution of circulars giving full explanation and guidance on all legal requirements
13. A website offering the general public information about NEODA’s activities as well as a secure section for members
14. Full and active social programme
