INCPA shall serve to support its members' goals toward the sustainable development the of the detergent, cleaning and maintenance product industry and/or their materials around the globe so that the industry’s products and activities contribute to improving the quality of life.It supports processes fostering:

• Exchange of knowledge and sharing of best practices
• Promotion of sound chemical management principles and practices
• Presentation of a united cleaning product industry view to key international organizations
• Trade facilitation and industry competitiveness.
• Promotion of sustainable growth.
• Facilitate interaction between its members to identify and pursue opportunities arising from trade negotiations.
• Facilitate member associations to take prompt actions to address concerns/issues related to detergents, cleaning and maintenance products and/or their materials.

INCPA has a central role in the exchange of information within the global industry, and in the development of position statements on matters of international policy.

• Facilitate efficient and issue-related exchange of information amongst associations for a common understanding and increased awareness of potential emerging issues.
• Showcase and promote best practices of member associations’ initiatives.
• Develop, where appropriate, joint statements or position papers on global issues and develop, if necessary, related advocacy strategies.
• Strive, where appropriate, for compatibility of the various regulatory frameworks for the detergent, cleaning and maintenance products industry and/or their materials.
• Foster, where possible, the environment for global trade in quality products and, where appropriate, encourage a reduction in barriers to trade.