Enhancing participation in Codex activities: A FAO/WHO training package
 International
food standards, guidelines and recommendations are developed by the Codex Alimentarius
Commission (CAC) to protect the health of consumers and to ensure fair practices
in the food trade. This collection of food standards, called the Codex
Alimentarius, are an important international reference point for consumers,
food producers and processors, national food control agencies and the international
food trade.
The CAC is
an intergovernmental body, with member governments participating directly in
the standard setting process. Effective participation enables member governments
to represent national views, including views of the food industry and consumers
throughout the 8-step standards development process.
This FAO/WHO training package is a practical reference for those directly
involved in Codex activities, and for provision of training courses. It describes
the Codex organization and procedures, the scientific basis for its work, and
provides guidance on developing national Codex structures and activities. It
comes with a supporting CD-Rom containing visual aids, presentations and additional
reference material.
The manual and supporting material can be accessed for free from this page.
However, if you wish to order a hardcopy version of the manual and CD-Rom (US$40)
please go to FAO's online
publications catalogue.
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