The Codex Alimentarius , or the Food Code, is a global reference point for consumes, food producers and processors, national food control agencies and the international food trade on food safety. The code has had an enormous impact on the thinking of food producers and processors as well as on the awareness of the end users - the consumers. The Codex Alimentarius presents a unique opportunity for all countries to join the international community in formulating and harmonizing food standards and ensuring their global implementation.