Committee on Commodity Problems (EST-701)

The terms of reference of the Committee as laid down in Rule XXIX of the General Rules of the Organization include the following:

• To keep commodity problems of an international character affecting production, trade, distribution and consumption, and related economic matters under review;
• To prepare a factual and interpretative survey of the world commodity situation, which would be made available directly to Member Nations; and
• To report and submit suggestions to the Council on policy issues arising out of its deliberations, and to avail these reports and those of its Subsidiary Bodies to Member Nations for their information.

Open to all Members which notify the Director-General in writing of their desire to become Members of the Committee and of their intention to participate in its work. The notification may be made at any time and Membership acquired on this basis shall be considered valid unless the Member has not been represented at two consecutive sessions of the Committee, or has notified its withdrawal from it.

Normally one session per biennium. If required, the Committee may hold additional sessions (Rule XXIX.4 and 5, GRO).

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• Consultative Sub-Committee on Surplus Disposal (EST-702)
• Intergovernmental Group on Rice (EST-703)
• Intergovernmental Group on Grains (EST-709)
• Intergovernmental Group on Citrus Fruit (EST-710)
• Intergovernmental Group on Jute, Kenaf and Allied Fibres (EST-712)
• Intergovernmental Group on Oilseeds, Oils and Fats (EST-714)
• Intergovernmental Group on Bananas and on Tropical Fruits (EST-716)
• Intergovernmental Group on Hard Fibres (EST-720)
• Intergovernmental Group on Tea (EST-722)
• Intergovernmental Group on Meat and Dairy Products (EST-727)