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Global Trade Professionals Alliance (GTPA)

The Global Trade Professionals Alliance (GTPA) is an organization that cultivates international standards within the industry. The aim is to create a trade environment that is both inclusive and trusted by all.

The GTPA offers support to a wide range of professionals. This extends to businesses, governments, trade professionals, trade organisations and industry bodies. And helps them to:

  • Become well-versed in international trade practices
  • Create their own global business networks & advance their trading opportunities
  • Ensure their international trading endeavours are secure and backed by ISO standards

The GTPA is the global body for standards on international trade, including: 

  • ISO/IEC 17024 for global trade professionals
  • ISO/IEC 17065 for global trading businesses
  • ISO/IEC 17065 for global consulting services