irs is a non-profit making organization. all funds generated from fees for classification services are used solely for the performance of such services. a surplus of receipts in any one year is used for the extension and improvement of the services, including research and development. it has a committee of management with representatives from the ministry and from each industry segment that uses its services. irs has 15 offices located all over india. it has overseas offices at china, sri lanka, dubai, south korea, bangkok, piraeus, houston and uk