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Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling
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CX-715
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Next Session
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33rd Session - March 2012 (Budapest, Hungary)
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Legal Framework
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Origin
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Rule IX-1 (b) (1) of the Rules of Procedure of the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Host Government: Germany (1965-1971), Hungary since 1972.
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Category
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Cat. 1
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Purpose
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- 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 on methods of analysis and sampling and quality assurance systems for laboratories;
- c. to specify, on the basis of final recommendations submitted 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. The methods of analysis and sampling for pesticide residues or veterinary drugs in food, and the assessment of microbiological 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;
- g. to define procedures, protocols, guidelines or related texts for the assessment of food laboratory proficiency, as well as quality assurance systems for laboratories.
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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/MAS
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Frequency of Sessions
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Every 18 to 24 months
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Previous Sessions and documents
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32nd Session - March 2011 (Budapest, Hungary)
31st Session - March 2010 (Budapest, Hungary)
30th Session - March 2009 (Balatonalmadi, Hungary)
29th Session - March 2008 (Budapest, Hungary)
28th Session - March 2007 (Budapest, Hungary)
View Reports of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling
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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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Codex@fao.org
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Web site
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CODEX Alimentarius
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First Session
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September 1965
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Pattern of sessions
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1965, 1966, 1968, twice in 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012
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Remarks
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Subsidiary Body of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission
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