中國調味品協會由全國醬油、食醋、醬類、醬腌菜、腐乳、烹調酒和各種調味料生產經營及相關的企業、事業單位組成。是跨地區、跨部門、不分所有制的全國性、非盈利性行業組織，是國家一級協會，具有法人資格的社會團體，業務上歸國務院國有資產監督管理委員會指導。它是根據自愿參加、平等互利的原則組成，按照民主協調原則開展工作。
協會的宗旨是：在國家方針、政策指導下，為促進調味品工業生產經營，科技進步、管理水平的提高，振興中國調味品工業做貢獻。
協會的主要任務是：在政府主管部門的指導下開展工作，在協會會員和政府之間發揮橋梁和紐帶作用，既 反映調味品行業的愿望和要求，為企業服務，又接受政府部門委托做好行業管理工作，推動調味品行業發展。
According to the principle of volunteerparticipation and equality and mutual benefit,China Condiment Industrial Association(CCIA) is consisted of the enterprises and institutions which manufacture and manage soysauce,vinegar,sauce,pickles,fermented bean curd,millet wine and so or.It is a national,nonprofited organization that is transregional,transdepartmental and with no ownership.And it is a nation first class association which has the qualification of legal person,The purpose of the CCIA is to improve the level of the management and technology of condiment industry.Its main task is to build a bridge between the government and the member of the CCIA.It can not only reflect the aspiration and demand of the condiment industry but also receive the commit of the government to work for the trades management and promote the condiment industry.