What is Codex and who runs it?
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (commonly referred to as Commission) is the body established by FAO and WHO to develop food standards under the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. The Codex Alimentarius Commission is based in FAO in Rome. It coordinates input from 187 Member Countries and one Member Organization to develop and endorse the international food standards that comprise the Codex Alimentarius.
The Basics
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (commonly referred to as Commission) is the body established by FAO and WHO to develop food standards under the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. The Codex [...]
The Basics
The Membership of the Commission is composed of those Members and Associate Members of FAO and WHO that have expressed a desire to be considered as Members of the Commission. [...]
The Basics
Since its beginnings in 1963, the Codex system has evolved in an open, transparent and inclusive way to meet emerging challenges. The Codex Alimentarius Commission and its subsidiary bodies are [...]
The Basics
Meetings of the Commission and its subsidiary bodies are general held in public and open to delegations representing member countries and organizations with official observer status, with the exception of [...]
The Basics
There is a lot at stake for protecting consumers' health and ensuring fair practices in the food trade. All information on Codex is public and free. For general inquiries about [...]