What is the Codex Alimentarius?The Codex Alimentarius or "Food Code" was established by FAO and the World Health Organization in 1963 to develop harmonised international food standards, which protect consumer health and promote fair practices in food trade. Read more ... |
Recent Codex StandardsSTAN-319 Canned FruitsSTAN-320 Quick Frozen Vegetables STAN-321 Ginseng Products CAC/GL-86 Guidelines for Trichinella CAC/GL-2 Nutrition Labelling |
What are the benefits of Codex Standards?Codex standards ensure that food is safe and can be traded. The 187 Codex members have negotiated science based recommendations in all areas related to food safety and quality: food hygiene; maximum limits for food additives; residues of pesticides and veterinary drugs; and maximum limits and codes for the prevention of chemical and microbiological contamination. Codex food safety texts are a reference in WTO trade disputes. Read more... |
Upcoming MeetingsCCFICS22 Inspection & Certification: Melbourne 6-12 Feb. 2016 CCMAS37 Methods of Analysis and Sampling: Budapest 22-26 Feb. 2016 CCFFA48 Food Additives: China 14-18 Mar. 2016 CCCF10 Contaminants in Foods: Rotterdam 4-8 April 2016 CCGP30 General Principles: Paris 11-15 April 2016 CCPR48 Pesticide Residues: TBA 25-29 April 2016 |
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PublicationsDiscover how Codex texts work together to guarantee food safety and ensure fair practices in food trade.
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Updated on: 09-12-2015