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Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
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CX-731
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Next Session
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17th Session - September 2012 (Mexico City, Mexico)
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Legal Framework
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Origin
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Host Government: Mexico
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Rules of Procedure
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Rule IX-1 (b) (1) of the Rules of Procedure of the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
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Category
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Cat. 1
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Purpose
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- To elaborate worldwide standards and codes of practice as may be appropriate for fresh fruits and vegetables;
- To consult with the UN/ECE Working Party on Standardization of Perishable Produce in the elaboration of worldwide standards and codes of practice with particular regard to ensuring that there is no duplication of Standards or Codes of Practice and that they follow the same broad format;
- To consult, as necessary, with other international organizations which are active in the area of standardization of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Membership
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Open to all Members of the Commission.
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Languages
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English, French and Spanish
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Document symbol
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CX/FFV
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Frequency of Sessions
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Approximately every 18 months
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Previous Sessions and documents
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View documents of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
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Contact information/email
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Codex@fao.org
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First Session
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June 1988
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Pattern of sessions
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1988, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2011
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Remarks
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Statutory Body of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission
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