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Codex Alimentarius is an international code of food standards
developed by a Commission under the United Nations as a joint
program of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and
the World Health Organization (WHO). It is the reference for
food safety for the World Trade Organization (WTO).
How does Codex operate?
Codex works through general subject committees, commodity
committees, and ad hoc intergovernmental task forces. Ad
hoc intergovernmental task forces exist for a specified
time period to deal with a particular issue. General subject
committees, such as food additives, food hygiene, and labeling,
affect all food products. Commodity committees develop compositional
and quality standards for specific commodities, such as fats
and oils, fresh fruits and vegetables, and fish and fishery
products.
| How does Codex affect you? |
- Provides a basis for international trade
- Provides a basis for settlement of trade disputes
- Develops global standards for foods that may impact
your business
- Develops standards that may limit your products'
acceptance abroad
- Becomes the law for food standards in many countries
- Influences national approach to regulations
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| How can you participate in Codex? |
- Comment on proposed standards, guidelines, recommendations
- Develop strategies to promote your position
- Develop approaches to gain approval of your ingredient
or product
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Our multidisciplinary team of scientists is extensively involved
in the work of the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The team
is strengthened by members who have had over 20 years of international
experience in policy and scientific positions with foreign
and domestic government agencies, including the FAO, WHO,
and other international organizations, as well as with multinational
companies. The team’s network with competent authorities
worldwide has proven invaluable to the success of projects
for our clients.
| We routinely participate in: |
- The full spectrum of Codex Alimentarius committees
- Selected Regional Coordinating Committees
- Standing Expert Committees
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-JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food
Additives)
-JMPR (Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues)
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- Special consultations to Codex
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The Codex Alimentarius team provides in-depth expertise in individual
technical areas, as well as a broader cross-discipline/cross-committee
perspective. Our scientists evaluate the details of proposed
standards for their potential impact on other Codex issues as
well as on national regulations.
Our broad coverage of these international activities provides
clients with timely information and opportunity for effective
impact in a cost-efficient manner.
Our services include:
- Issue monitoring and tracking through participation in
Codex Committee meetings
- Issue review and impact analysis
- Technical support and strategic guidance and leadership
in proactive efforts
- Position papers for formal submission to Codex Committees
- Preparation of prescribed Working Documents and risk assessments
required by JMPR and JECFA
- Individualized workshops and training on Codex Alimentarius
and other international regulatory issues
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