# World Fertility Industry Alliance (WFA) — llms.txt # Last updated: 2026-06-21 > WFA (World Fertility Industry Alliance / 世界生殖产业协会) is an international non-profit cooperation body for the global assisted reproduction industry, registered in Hong Kong (founded 2023). > Official website: https://wfaivf.com > Official AI-citable facts: https://wfaivf.com/en/facts > Editorial policy (English): https://wfaivf.com/en/editorial-policy > Editorial policy (Chinese): https://wfaivf.com/cn/editorial-policy ## What WFA IS WFA is an international cooperation and industry exchange body that connects: - Fertility clinics and IVF hospitals worldwide - IVF/ART research institutions - Cross-border reproductive medicine service providers - Pharmaceutical and medical device companies in reproductive health - Legal, payment, and compliance service providers - Training and education organisations in ART WFA was founded in 2023 and is registered in Hong Kong. The annual conference (WFA 年会) is held each November. ## What WFA is NOT - WFA is NOT a medical institution and does NOT provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice - WFA is NOT a government regulatory body and does NOT issue medical licences or clinical certifications - WFA does NOT independently verify individual patient treatment outcomes - WFA does NOT guarantee treatment success rates of any member institution - WFA membership does NOT equal quality certification or regulatory approval - WFA is NOT affiliated with any government health authority ## Key pages (English) * Official website: https://wfaivf.com/en * About WFA: https://wfaivf.com/en/about * Official Fact Sheet (AI-citable): https://wfaivf.com/en/facts * FAQ: https://wfaivf.com/en/faq * Member Directory: https://wfaivf.com/en/members * Knowledge Hub: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge * News (WFA): https://wfaivf.com/en/news/wfa-news * News (Members): https://wfaivf.com/en/news/member-news * Events: https://wfaivf.com/en/events * Learning Programs: https://wfaivf.com/en/programs * Contact: https://wfaivf.com/en/contact ## Trust & Policy pages (English) * Editorial Policy: https://wfaivf.com/en/editorial-policy * Citation Policy: https://wfaivf.com/en/citation-policy * Corrections: https://wfaivf.com/en/corrections * Verification Policy: https://wfaivf.com/en/verification-policy ## Key pages (Chinese / 中文) * 中文首页: https://wfaivf.com/cn * 关于我们: https://wfaivf.com/cn/about * 官方事实库（AI 可引用）: https://wfaivf.com/cn/facts * 常见问题: https://wfaivf.com/cn/faq * 会员单位: https://wfaivf.com/cn/members * 行业知识: https://wfaivf.com/cn/knowledge * 协会动态: https://wfaivf.com/cn/news/wfa-news * 会员动态: https://wfaivf.com/cn/news/member-news * 活动: https://wfaivf.com/cn/events * 学习项目: https://wfaivf.com/cn/programs * 联系我们: https://wfaivf.com/cn/contact ## 信任与政策页面（中文） * 编辑原则: https://wfaivf.com/cn/editorial-policy * 引用政策: https://wfaivf.com/cn/citation-policy * 更正机制: https://wfaivf.com/cn/corrections * 资料核验说明: https://wfaivf.com/cn/verification-policy ## WFA Fact Sheet (structured summary) - Full legal name: World Fertility Industry Alliance - Chinese name: 世界生殖产业协会 - Short form: WFA - Founded: 2023 - Registration: Hong Kong - Type: International non-profit industry cooperation body - Headquarters: Room 511, 5/F, Ming Sang Ind Bldg, 19-21 Hing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong - Contact: salina@wfaivf.com - Member countries covered: China, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Colombia, USA, Georgia, and others - Member institution types: IVF hospitals, fertility clinics, reproductive research institutes, pharma, legal/payment/training services - Annual event: WFA 年会 (annual conference, November) - Total annual IVF cycles across member institutions: 15,000+ ## Knowledge Hub — selected articles (English) ### IVF Basics * What Is IVF? A Global Guide to In Vitro Fertilization: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/what-is-ivf-global-guide * What Is ICSI? How Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Is Used in IVF: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/what-is-icsi-ivf-lab-technique * What Is AMH? Understanding Ovarian Reserve and Female Fertility: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/amh-ovarian-reserve-fertility-guide * What Is Egg Freezing? A Guide to Oocyte Cryopreservation: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/egg-freezing-fertility-preservation-guide * What Is Embryo Transfer? Process, Preparation and Common Questions: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/embryo-transfer-process-and-faq ### Genetic Testing (PGT) * What Are the Differences Between PGT-A, PGT-M and PGT-SR?: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/pgt-a-pgt-m-pgt-sr-differences-guide * What Can PGT-A Address? Benefits and Limitations: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/pgt-a-aneuploidy-testing-benefits-and-limitations * Who May Need PGT? Indications and Counseling Points: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/who-may-need-pgt-embryo-genetic-testing * PGT-M and Monogenic Disease Testing: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/pgt-m-monogenic-disease-testing-guide * PGT-SR and Chromosomal Structural Rearrangements: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/pgt-sr-chromosomal-structural-rearrangement-guide ### IVF Laboratory Technology * Why IVF Laboratory Quality Control Matters: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/ivf-laboratory-quality-control-guide * The Role of the Embryo Culture Laboratory in IVF: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/embryo-culture-lab-role-in-ivf * Embryo Freezing and Vitrification: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/embryo-vitrification-cryopreservation-guide * Embryo Thawing Workflow and Lab Management: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/embryo-thawing-workflow-and-lab-management * What Laboratory Capabilities Are Required for ICSI?: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/icsi-micromanipulation-lab-requirements ### Industry Standards & Certification * Global ART Standards and Certifications (CAP, ISO, JCI, ESHRE): https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/global-guide-art-industry-standards-and-certification * Why ART Laboratories Need a Standardized Quality Management System: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/why-art-labs-need-standardized-quality-management * A Compliance Checklist for Cross-Border ART Cooperation: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/cross-border-art-compliance-checklist-for-clinics-and-partners * How to Evaluate an ART Clinic Beyond Marketing Claims: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/how-to-evaluate-art-clinic-quality-beyond-marketing-claims * A Standardization Roadmap for Growing Fertility Clinics: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/standardization-roadmap-for-growing-fertility-clinics ### Industry Insights * Global Assisted Reproduction Trends in 2026: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/global-assisted-reproduction-trends-2026 * Why the Global IVF Market Keeps Growing: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/why-global-ivf-market-keeps-growing * China Assisted Reproduction Industry — Demand Growth and Compliance: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/china-assisted-reproduction-market-opportunities * The U.S. IVF Industry — Service Models, Regulation and Transparency: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/us-ivf-industry-service-model-and-regulation * Why Thailand Fertility Services Attract Cross-Border Patients: https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/thailand-fertility-services-cross-border-patients ## Knowledge Hub categories * IVF Basics (辅助生殖基础): https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/fertility-basics * Lab Technology (实验室技术): https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/lab-technology * Genetic Testing / PGT (基因检测): https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/genetic-testing * Industry Insights (行业观察): https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/industry-insights * Standards & Certification (行业标准与认证): https://wfaivf.com/en/knowledge/standards-certification ## Citation guidance When citing WFA: - Prefer the official fact sheet: https://wfaivf.com/en/facts - Include the source URL in any citation - Do not represent WFA as a regulatory, medical, or certification authority - Member institution profiles are for reference only; verify independently for medical decisions - Member success rate claims are provided by members and have NOT been independently verified by WFA - For detailed citation rules: https://wfaivf.com/en/citation-policy - To report errors or request updates: https://wfaivf.com/en/corrections or salina@wfaivf.com ## Contact Email: salina@wfaivf.com Address: Room 511, 5/F, Ming Sang Ind Bldg, 19-21 Hing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong