[1] It was established in Paris in 1952 as the International Association of Clinical Biochemists to organize the various national societies of these fields and is based in Milan, Italy.
[3] The IFCC is governed by a council consisting of representatives appointed by member groups.
The council elects an executive board, which carries out objectives via committees and the organization's divisions.
It administers a visiting lecturer program as well as clinical courses and workshops in molecular biology and other specialized areas.
The Communications and Publications Division promotes the work of the IFCC to scientists, physicians, and global health policy makers.