Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CCMAS)
| FAO/WHO ID No: | CX-715 |
| Reference: | CX/MAS |
| Terms of Reference: | (a) to define the criteria appropriate to Codex Methods of Analysis and Sampling; (b) to serve as a coordinating body for Codex with other international groups working in methods of analysis and sampling and quality assurance systems for laboratories; (c) to specify, on the basis of final recommendations submitted to it by the other bodies referred to in (b) above, Reference Methods of Analysis and Sampling appropriate to Codex Standards which are generally applicable to a number of foods; (d) to consider, amend, if necessary, and endorse, as appropriate, methods of analysis and sampling proposed by Codex (Commodity) Committees, except that methods of analysis and sampling for residues of pesticides or veterinary drugs in food, the assessment of micro biological quality and safety in food, and the assessment of specifications for food additives, do not fall within the terms of reference of this Committee; (e) to elaborate sampling plans and procedures, as may be required; (f) to consider specific sampling and analysis problems submitted to it by the Commission or any of its Committees; and, (g) to define procedures, protocols, guidelines or related texts for the assessment of food laboratory proficiency, as well as quality assurance systems for laboratories. |
| Status: | Active |
| Host: | Hungary |
Related Meetings
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| CCMAS26 | Budapest Hungary | 04/04/2005 | 08/04/2005 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS1 | Berlin Germany | 23/11/1965 | 24/11/1965 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS24 | Budapest Hungary | 18/11/2002 | 22/11/2002 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS12 | Budapest Hungary | 11/05/1981 | 15/05/1981 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS13 | Budapest Hungary | 29/11/1982 | 03/12/1982 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS15 | Budapest Hungary | 10/11/1986 | 14/11/1986 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS18 | Budapest Hungary | 09/11/1992 | 13/11/1992 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS19 | Budapest Hungary | 21/03/1994 | 25/03/1994 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS3 | Berlin Germany | 24/10/1967 | 27/10/1967 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS4 | Berlin Germany | 11/11/1968 | 15/11/1968 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS6 | Bonn Bad Godesberg Germany | 24/01/1971 | 28/01/1971 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS8 | Budapest Hungary | 03/09/1973 | 07/09/1973 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS9 | Budapest Hungary | 27/10/1975 | 31/10/1975 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS2 | Berlin Germany | 20/09/1966 | 23/09/1966 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS20 | Budapest Hungary | 02/10/1995 | 06/10/1995 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS21 | Budapest Hungary | 10/03/1997 | 14/03/1997 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS23 | Budapest Hungary | 26/02/2001 | 02/03/2001 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS27 | Budapest Hungary | 15/05/2006 | 19/05/2006 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS28 | Budapest Hungary | 05/03/2007 | 09/03/2007 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS30 | Balatonalmadi Hungary | 09/03/2009 | 13/03/2009 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS31 | Budapest Hungary | 08/03/2010 | 12/03/2010 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS32 | Budapest Hungary | 07/03/2011 | 11/03/2011 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS33 | Budapest Hungary | 05/03/2012 | 09/03/2012 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS34 | Budapest Hungary | 04/03/2013 | 08/03/2013 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS29 | Budapest Hungary | 10/03/2008 | 14/03/2008 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS22 | Budapest Hungary | 23/11/1998 | 27/11/1998 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS14 | Budapest Hungary | 26/11/1984 | 30/11/1984 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS17 | Budapest Hungary | 08/04/1991 | 12/04/1991 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS11 | Budapest Hungary | 02/07/1979 | 06/07/1979 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS5 | Cologne Germany | 01/12/1969 | 06/12/1969 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS7 | Budapest Hungary | 12/09/1972 | 18/09/1972 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS10 | Budapest Hungary | 24/10/1977 | 28/10/1977 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS25 | Budapest Hungary | 08/03/2004 | 12/03/2004 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS16 | Budapest Hungary | 14/11/1988 | 19/11/1988 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS36 | Budapest Hungary | 23/02/2015 | 27/02/2015 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS37 | Budapest Hungary | 22/02/2016 | 26/02/2016 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS35 | Budapest Hungary | 03/03/2014 | 07/03/2014 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS38 | Budapest Hungary | 08/05/2017 | 12/05/2017 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS39 | Budapest Hungary | 07/05/2018 | 11/05/2018 | Agenda: Report: |
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| CCMAS40 | Budapest Hungary | 27/05/2019 | 31/05/2019 | Agenda: Report: |
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Related Standards
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| CODEX STAN 228-2001 | General Methods of Analysis for Contaminants | CCMAS | 2004 |
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| CAC/GL 54-2004 | Guidelines on Measurement Uncertainty | CCMAS | 2011 |
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| CAC/GL 50-2004 | General Guidelines on Sampling | CCMAS | 2004 |
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| CAC/GL 49-2003 | Harmonized IUPAC Guidelines for Single-Laboratory Validation of Methods of Analysis | CCMAS | 2003 |
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| CODEX STAN 239-2003 | General Methods of Analysis for Food Additives | CCMAS | 2004 |
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| CAC/GL 27-1997 | Guidelines for the Assessment of the Competence of Testing Laboratories Involved in the Import and Export Control of Food | CCMAS | 2006 |
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| CAC/GL 28-1995 | Food Control Laboratory Management: Recommendations | CCMAS | 1997 |
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| CAC/GL 37-2001 | Harmonized IUPAC Guidelines for the Use of Recovery Information in Analytical Measurement | CCMAS | 2001 |
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| CODEX STAN 231-2001 | General Methods for the Detection of Irradiated Foods | CCMAS | 2003 |
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| CODEX STAN 234-1999 | Recommended Methods of Analysis and Sampling | CCMAS | 2018 |
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| CAC/GL 83-2013 | Principles for the Use of Sampling and Testing in International Food Trade | CCMAS | 2015 |
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| CAC/GL 70-2009 | Guidelines for Settling Disputes on Analytical (Test) Results | CCMAS | 2009 |
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| CAC/GL 72-2009 | Guidelines on Analytical Terminology | CCMAS | 2009 |
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| CAC/GL 74-2010 | Guidelines on Performance Criteria and Validation of Methods for Detection, Identification and Quantification of Specific DNA Sequences and Specific Proteins in Foods | CCMAS | 2010 |
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| CAC/GL 64-1995 | Protocol for the Design, Conduct and Interpretation of Method Performance Studies | CCMAS | 1997 |
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| CAC/GL 65-1997 | Harmonized Guidelines for Internal Quality Control in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories | CCMAS | 1997 |
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Related Electronic Working Groups
| Title (click for details) | Committee | Lang | Host | CO-host | Reg. deadline | Closing date | Status | Links |
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| Revision of the Guidelines on Sampling 2018 | CCMAS 39 | English | New Zealand | 10/08/2018 | Active | Invitation Forum | ||
| EWG on Revision of the Guidelines on Measurement Uncertainty (CXG 54-2004) | CCMAS 39 | English | Germany | 31/07/2018 | 31/12/2018 | Active | Invitation Forum | |
| EWG on Revision of the Guidelines on Measurement Uncertainty (CXG 54-2004) | CCMAS 39 | English | Germany | 31/07/2018 | 31/12/2018 | Active | Forum | |
| Revision of CXS 234 / review and update of CXS 234 - 2018 | CCMAS 39 | English | Brazil | Uruguay | 31/07/2018 | 31/12/2018 | Active | Invitation Forum |
| Discussion Paper on Guidance for MethodsEndorsement | CCMAS 39 | English | United States of America | 30/07/2018 | 15/10/2018 | Active | Invitation Forum | |
| Review and Update of Listing of Diary Methiods of Analysis | CCMAS 39 | English | United States of America | New Zealand | 30/07/2018 | 30/10/2018 | Active | Invitation Forum |
| Revision of the Guidelines on measurement uncertainty | CCMAS 38 | English | Germany | 30/09/2017 | Closed | Invitation Forum | ||
| Revision of the Guidelines on Sampling | CCMAS 38 | English | New Zealand | 31/08/2017 | Closed | Invitation Forum | ||
| Revision of CODEX STAN 234 / review and update of CODEX STAN 234 | CCMAS 38 | English | Brazil | Uruguay | 01/08/2017 | 31/01/2018 | Closed | Invitation Forum |
| Biological methods criteria | CCMAS 38 | English, Spanish | Chile | Mexico | 30/07/2017 | Closed | Invitation Forum |
Related Circular Letters
| Code | Issued | Title | Deadline | EN | FR | ES | AR | ZH | RU |
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| CL 2010/06-MAS | 02/10 | Distribution of the Report of the 31st Session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling | 14/05/2010 |  | | |  | | |
| CL 2010/49-MAS | 08/10 | Draft Revised Guidelines on Measurement Uncertainty (at Step 6) | 29/12/2010 | | | | | | |
| CL 2011/03-MAS | 02/11 | Distribution of the Report of the 32nd Session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (REP11/MAS) | 14/05/2011 | | | | | | |
| CL 2012/04-MAS | 02/12 | Distribution of the Report of the Thirty-third Session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (REP12/MAS). Part A - Matters for adoption by the 35th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission | 14/05/2012 | | | | | | |
| CL 2012/33-MAS | 10/12 | Request for comments at Step 6: Draft Principles for the Use of Sampling and Testing in International Food Trade (section on Principles) | 14/01/2013 | | | | | | |
| CL 2013/06-MAS | 02/13 | Distribution of the Report of the 34th Session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (REP13/MAS) | 14/05/2013 | | | | | | |
| CL 2015/06-MAS | 03/15 | Distribution of the Report of the 36th Session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (REP15/MAS) | 30/05/2015 | | | | | | |
| CL 2016/04-MAS | 03/16 | Distribution of the Report of the 37th Session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (REP16/MAS) | 30/05/2016 | | | | | | |
| CL 2017/05-MAS | 01/17 | Request for Comments on the Practical Examples of Sampling Plans | 15/03/2017 | | | | | | |
| CL 2017/04-MAS | 03/17 | Request for comments on the proposed preamble and structure of CODEX STAN 234-1999 | 21/04/2017 | | | | | | |
| CL 2017/65/OCS-MAS | 06/17 | Request for comments on Methods of analysis for provisions in Codex standards (for inclusion in CODEX STAN 234-1999) | 15/06/2017 | | | | | | |
| CL 2017/66/OCS-MAS | 06/17 | Request for comments on the Amendments to the Procedural Manual | 15/06/2017 | | | | | | |
| CL 2018/18/OCS-MAS | 03/18 | Request for Comments on the Revision of the Recommended Methods of CODEX STAN 234/ review and update of CODEX STAN 234 | 07/04/2018 | | | | | | |
| CL 2018/34/OCS-MAS | 05/18 | Request for comments on methods of analysis for inclusion in the Recommended Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CXS 234-1999) | 15/06/2018 | | | | | | |
| CL 2019/16-MAS | 03/19 | Request for comments at Step 3 on the revision of the Guidelines on measurement uncertainty (CXG 54-2004) | 30/04/2019 | | | | | | |
| CL 2019/15-MAS | 03/19 | Request for comments at Step 3 on the revision of the CXS 234-1999: preamble and structure | 30/04/2019 | | | | | | |