Codex Alimentarius Commission STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2003-2007

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Contents

STRATEGIC VISION STATEMENT

INTRODUCTION

DECISION-MAKING BASED ON SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND PRIORITIES

Objective 1:
Promoting Sound Regulatory Framework

Objective 2:
Promoting Widest and Consistent Application of Scientific Principles and Risk Analysis

Objective 3:
Promoting Linkages/ between Codex and other Multilateral Regulatory Instruments and Conventions

Objective 4:
Enhance Capacity to Respond Effectively and Expeditiously to New Issues, Concerns and Developments in the Food Sector

Objective 5:
Promoting Maximum Membership and Participation

Objective 6:
Promoting Maximum Application of Codex Standards

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGIC VISION AND OBJECTIVES