Association secretariat that is established in Chinese Administration Center for Seabuckthorn Development is responsible for organizing the ISA conference, management of daily affairs, maintenance of website, the edition and publishing of publication and development of members. Main functions include:

1. The Secretariat is responsible for organizing the general meetings and Board meetings, making the memoranda, publishing the association reports and compiling information.

2. According to the Council's request, the Secretariat organizes academic meetings, seminars and other meetings; 3 The Secretariat prepares the detailed work plan and budget.

4 The Secretariat is in charge of website of association and providing information and services for members and non-members.

5 The Secretariat undertakes other tasks assigned by the Board.