As such, the ICN seeks input from its members in order to develop standards and best practices which can be applied consistently across a variety of jurisdictions.

ICN members include national and multinational competition authorities entrusted with the enforcement of antitrust laws. Where the work of the ICN results in consensus on recommendations, or best practices, individual competition authorities are able to decide on the most appropriate implementation strategy.

The ICN Task Force works closely with the ICN to develop a harmonized approach to competition policy that takes into account the perspectives of business. In this respect, the joint ICC/BIAC (Business Industry Advisory Committee) Recommended Framework for Best Practices has contributed substantially to the elaboration of the ICN Recommended Practices for Merger Notification and Review Procedures.