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Governing and Statutory Bodies Web site
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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives - JECFA
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AGN-705
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Legal Framework
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Article of Constitution
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Article VI.2
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Origin
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Established in 1955
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Rules of Procedure
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General Rules of the Organization.
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Category
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Cat. 3
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Purpose
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To consider chemical, toxicological and other aspects of additives, contaminants, natural toxins, and residues of veterinary drugs in food related to safety for human consumption and to report thereon.
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Membership
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15 - 25 experts covering all aspects relevant to the safety evaluation of the substances.
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Languages
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English
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Document symbol
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JECFA
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Frequency of Sessions
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Normally one session per year
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Division
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Nutrition and Consumer Protection Division (AGN)
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Contact information/email
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jecfa@fao.org
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Web site
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Information available on the following web sites:
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First Session
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December 1956
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