FAO/WHO framework for the provision of scientific advice
The FAO/WHO Framework for the Provision of Scientific Advice is a compilation
of written procedures that are currently followed in relation to the provision
of scientific advice on food safety and nutrition to Codex and Member Countries.
The framework discusses the different types of scientific advice provided,
as well as the current principles, practices and procedures that underpin this
advice. The purpose is to enhance the outcomes and transparency of scientific
advice generated by FAO and WHO.
The target audience of this publication is individuals and groups with an
interest in FAO/WHO activities related to the provision of scientific advice.
This could include experts who participate in FAO and WHO activities to provide
scientific advice, members of the CAC, national delegations attending meetings
of the CAC or its Committees, scientific experts and institutions, donors,
NGOs and other stakeholders. In addition, the document may be useful for food
safety regulators establishing similar procedures at the national level.
In the interest of ensuring the independence, transparency, and quality of
the scientific advice provided by FAO and WHO, the FAO/WHO Framework was made
available for public comment between October 2006 and January 2007. The final
publication reflects feedback received.
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