What is the role of transparency in Codex?

Member States and International Organizations engage in Codex food safety standard making activities through different channels and in different manners in order to achieve their respective interests. As one of the main pillars of the commission, transparency plays a key role in the preparation of all Codex standards. Codex recognizes that transparency of decision-making processes is a crucial element in promoting the accountability of decision-makers, in securing the soundness of scientific advice and in informing stakeholders – even those not participating to Codex sessions – on ongoing activities. Codex ensures transparency of the decision-making processes also by publishing audios of the Executive Committee and the Commission, and making documents, CRDs and reports available on the website.