Codex
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) was established by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in food trade. The Commission first met in 1963. Codex is funded by FAO and the WHO and has 180 member governments, including the European Community as a member organisation.
The Codex Alimentarius (Latin for "food code") is the result of the work of the Commission and its around 20 technical committees: a collection of internationally adopted food standards, guidelines and codes of practice.
Codex standards are adopted in most cases by consensus and are based on the best scientific and technical knowledge. Codex is the only international forum bringing together scientists, technical experts, government regulators, as well as international consumer and industry organizations. In many countries, public meetings are held to receive comments on Codex drafts and to prepare national positions.
Codex standards and guidelines and more information material are available on the Codex website (www.codexalimentarius.net).
Articles
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February 5, 2010
Codex Milk Committee Completes Mission after Twenty Years -
October 12, 2009
IDFA Vice Presidents Represent Global Dairy Interests in Berlin -
August 24, 2009
New IDFA Task Force to Focus on International Standards -
August 3, 2009
Codex Decisions Bring Good News for U.S. Dairy Products -
May 26, 2009
No Movement on Codex Food Labeling Proposals -
March 30, 2009
Codex Food Additive Committee Adopts, Retains Key Provisions for Dairy -
December 15, 2008
Canada Set to Enforce New Compositional Standards for Cheese -
September 2, 2008
Codex Commission Adopts New Food Additive and Labeling Proposals -
May 5, 2008
Sayler Leads Delegation at Codex Committee Meeting in China -
February 19, 2008
Processed Cheese Standards Stall, Other Issues Advance, at Codex Dairy Meeting -
July 9, 2007
Codex Adopts 16 New and Revised Cheese Standards
