The cornerstone of ICOM is its ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums. It sets minimum standards of professional practice and performance for museums and their staff. In joining the organisation, ICOM members undertake to abide by this Code.

CIMCIM publications
is the acronym for Comité International des Museés et Collections d'Instruments de Musique (International Committee of Musical Instrument Museums and Collections)
CIMCIM aims to promote high professional standards in the use and conservation of musical instruments in museums and collections.
CIMCIM aims to serve as a point of contact and as a resource for all museum professionals who work with musical instruments.