In changing markets, a partner that is a strong player today may be a lame duck tomorrow. Another risk is that TIPOs entering into relationships with companies that have strong market power may end up being locked into arrangements that are no longer beneficial. This can include providing information on such platforms and their reliability, as well as training on how to use them. The TIPO then becomes a third-party quality signaller, a crucial player within any well-functioning quality infrastructure set-up.