The Society seeks to provide a focus and forum for all matter related to carotenoid research, and to encourage, promote and support all aspects of the carotenoid field. A number of activities are being initiated or are under evaluation. Information will be given as the activities develop.
- To act as an umbrella organization, to encourage and support the establishment of local or regional branches
- To establish relations with other relevant societies and scientific bodies
- To encourage local/regional training workshops and symposia
- To establish a system of communications and for dissemination of information
- To promote publicity for carotenoids and the carotenoid field
- To assume formal responsibility for the International Symposia on Carotenoids
- To encourage and promote special topics workshops and symposia
- To promote and encourage international, interdisciplinary and academic/commercial cooperation
- To provide a forum for advice and discussion
- To identify other means of facilitating research