Gaston Parage, President of International Powerlifting, commented: "There is no place in the sport of powerlifting for doping.

"Overall, our efforts to ensure the health, wellness and the protection of the athletes is our number one priority.

"I’ve very pleased to say the International Powerlifting Federation is once again deemed compliant and we shall continue to be one of the foremost international federations leading the fight against doping.

"We’re very pleased with the work of our Anti-Doping Commission, chaired by Mr Detlev Albrings, from Germany, as well as the Regional and National Federations that perform the bulk of the work to ensure our continued compliance and success in the fight against doping."

IPF vice-president Sigurjón Pétursson added: "We’re extremely pleased with the work of our administrators overseeing our anti-doping dducation programme in all of our regions.

"This has made a measurable impact in the reduction of positive cases.

"The IPF emphasises to our athletes and to our member federations the importance their ongoing attendance at the education seminars and their continued compliance with the WADA Code as well.

"Our work in the fight against doping shall continue to be even more robust than ever to protect the rights and health of our athletes."

The IPF, founded in 1971, is recognised by the General Assembly of International Sports Federations and, via inclusion in the World Games, the International Olympic Committee.