Standards
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CXS 193-1995
General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed
CXC 1-1969
General Principles of Food Hygiene
CXS 1-1985
General Standard for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods
CXG 2-1985
Guidelines on Nutrition Labelling
CXM 2
Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and Risk Management Recommendations (RMRs) for Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods
CXS 192-1995
General Standard for Food Additives
CXA 6-2019
List of Codex Specifications for Food Additives
CXS 333-2019
Standard for Quinoa
CXC 79-2019
Code of Practice for the Reduction of 3-Monochloropropane-1,2- Diol Esters (3-MCPDEs) and Glycidyl Esters (GEs) in Refined Oils
and Food Products Made With Refined Oils
CXG 92-2019
Guidelines for Rapid Risk Analysis Following Instances of Detection of Contaminants in Food where there is No Regulatory Level
CXS 330-2018
Standard for Aubergines
CXS 332R-2018
Regional Standard for Doogh
CXC 76R-2017
Regional Code of Hygienic Practice for Street-Vended Foods in Asia
CXC 77-2017
Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Arsenic Contamination in Rice
CXC 78-2017
Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Mycotoxins in Spices
CXS 329-2017
Standard for Fish Oils
CXS 325R-2017
Regional Standard for Unrefined Shea Butter
CXS 323R-2017
Regional Standard for Laver Products
CXS 326-2017
Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers
CXS 327-2017
Standard for Cumin
CXS 328-2017
Standard for Dried Thyme
CXS 331-2017
Standard for Dairy Permeate Powders
CXS 324R-2017
Regional Standard for Yacon
CXG 90-2017
Guidelines on Performance Criteria for Methods of Analysis for the Determination of Pesticide Residues in Food and Feed
CXG 91-2017
Principles and Guidelines for Monitoring the Performance of National Food Control Systems
CXG 88-2016
Guidelines on the Application of General Principles of Food Hygiene to the Control of Foodborne Parasites
CXG 89-2016
Principles and guidelines for the exchange of information between importing and exporting countries to support the trade in food
CXC 75-2015
Code of Hygienic Practice for Low-Moisture Foods
What is the Codex Alimentarius?
The Codex Alimentarius, or "Food Code" is a collection of standards, guidelines and codes of practice adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The Commission, also known as CAC, is the central part of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme and was established by FAO and WHO to protect consumer health and promote fair practices in food trade. It held its first meeting in 1963. [... more]
Why do we need Codex standards?
Codex standards ensure that food is safe and can be traded. The 188 Codex members have negotiated science based recommendations in all areas related to food safety and quality. Codex food safety texts are a reference in WTO trade disputes. [... more]
Codex and...
Good animal feeding plays a vital role in animal health & welfare and in the production of safe and quality products of animal origin.
Antimicrobial resistanceAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global threat of increasing concern to human and animal health. It also has implications for both food safety and food security and the economic well being of millions of farming households.
BiotechnologyWhile there is little controversy about many aspects of biotechnology and its application, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are often the target of very intensive debate.
Contaminants are chemical substances that have not been intentionally added to food or feed and may pose a risk to animal and human health.
Nutrition & LabellingThe food label is one of the most important tools consumers can use to make informed choices about healthy and safe foods.
PesticidesPesticides with public health uses are intended to limit the potential for disease. By their nature, many pesticides may pose some risk to humans, animals, or the environment.
Scientific Approach
Codex committees, when developing standards, need to analyze risk. Independent scientific advice is provided to Codex by expert bodies organized by FAO/WHO. These bodies also give direct advice to Member Governments. [... more]
Sound Science
Upcoming Meetings
| CCPFV29 Codex Committee on Processed Fruits and Vegetables | by correspondence | 01/09/2019 | 05/07/2020 |
| CCFH52 Codex Committee on Food Hygiene | San Diego United States of America | 16/11/2020 | 20/11/2020 |
| CCNFSDU42 Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses | TBA Germany | 23/11/2020 | 27/11/2020 |
| TFAMR8 Ad hoc Codex Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance | TBA Republic of Korea | 30/11/2020 | 05/12/2020 |
| CCRVDF25 Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods | Cleveland, Ohio United States of America | 25/01/2021 | 29/01/2021 |
| CCGP32 Codex Committee on General Principles | Bordeaux France | 08/02/2021 | 12/02/2021 |
| CCFA52 Codex Committee on Food Additives | TBA | 08/03/2021 | 12/03/2021 |
| CCFICS25 Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems | TBA | 22/03/2021 | 26/03/2021 |
Meetings to be rescheduled
| CCEXEC79 Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission | TBC | to be confirmed | |
| CAC43 Codex Alimentarius Commission | TBC | to be confirmed | |
| CCEXEC80 Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission | TBC | to be confirmed | |
| CCFL46 Codex Committee on Food Labelling | TBC | to be confirmed |
Publications
This publication explains how Codex and the Committee for Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses worked over several years to develop the Codex nutrient reference values for protein, 13 vitamins and 6 minerals in the Codex guidelines for nutrition labelling. Nutrient reference values (NRVs) are a set of values used in nutrition labelling derived from authoritative recommendations for daily nutrient intake.
Drawing from primary evidence from several countries, the publication will play a role in informing the general population about healthy eating for the next 10-20 years and forms the basis for establishing a suite of required NRVs for more specific population groups, the first of which are older infants and young children.
My hope is that many people in the wider Codex community and beyond will find this booklet informative and useful in understanding the history, intended use and basis for international nutrient reference values in nutrition labelling.
Janine Lewis, Principal Nutritionist at Food Standards Australia New Zealand
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