The CCASIA Region - Regional Coordinator China
The Coordinating Committee for Asia was established at the 11th Meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Commission held in Rome, Italy, in July 1976. Its first meeting was held in New Delhi (India) in January 1977.
The regional coordinator operates from within the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment.
China’s main priorities as coordinator include enhancing participation in Codex meetings, supporting the prioritization of Codex work in the region, improving harmonization of food safety standards and accelerating the revitalization of the coordinating committee by sharing information and providing regular updates on food safety issues within the region.
China also wishes to promote collaboration with observer organizations and improve efficient and effective communication between regional members FAO, WHO, and the Codex Secretariat.
News from the region
Importance of Codex standards showcased at the 8th Shenzhen Food Safety Forum
by Awilo Ochieng Pernet, Former Chairperson of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
The 8th Shenzhen Food Safety Forum 2024, which took place on 5-6 November 2024 in Shenzhen (China) highlighted the importance of ensuring food safety in future in light of the rapid innovations and constant new developments in the food industry. On this occasion, the “Safety Supervision of Food Production” book was also launched.
This High-level Forum was hosted by the Shenzhen Food and Drug Safety Commission Office with the full support provided [...]
06 November 2024
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Training on Codex food standards and antimicrobial resistance held for food producers in Mongolia
On 4 October 2024, a training session on "Codex Alimentarius International Food Standards and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)" was organized by the FAO-implemented and Republic of Korea-funded Action to Support Implementation of Codex AMR Texts (ACT) project, in collaboration with the Mongolian Food Industry Union. The event took place at the "Suu" joint-stock company, with the participation of more than 50 representatives from the food production and import sectors.
The primary objective of the training was to enhance participants' knowledge and understanding [...]
10 October 2024
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Understanding Codex Becomes Part of Standard Training for Young Korean Government Officers
Since 2022, Codex secretariats and FAO officers have been providing specialized training to new government officers entering the field of Codex work. This year, four Codex and FAO officers participated in a training programme organized by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of the Republic of Korea, held on 26 September. Nearly 40 young officers from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries attended [...]
02 October 2024
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Regional workshop in Asia strengthens capacity to propose new Codex work
To strengthen capacity for better and more effective participation in Codex work for some Asian countries, the FAO Regional Office for Asia and Pacific (FAORAP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Japan, jointly organized the regional workshop on Proposal for Codex New Work: Criteria and Structure, 25–27 September 2024, in Tokyo Japan. The workshop is part of a wider FAO-implemented five-year programme, Enhancing Capacity in Codex for Effective Participation and Contribution of Selected Countries in [...]
27 September 2024
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ACT/ Agrifood businesses in Cambodia are ready to take on the challenge of addressing foodborne AMR
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is known as “the silent pandemic.” It is already a leading cause of death worldwide. If AMR is not tackled head on, it will continue to threaten many lives in the coming years. Consequently, AMR is a major focus of attention for FAO as food production contributes to the development of antimicrobial resistant organisms.
Given the threat of foodborne AMR, FAO has undertaken the Action to support implementation of Codex AMR Texts (ACT) project with funding from the [...]
25 September 2024
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Building Trust : A Regional Conclave in New Delhi brings Codex Members, leaders and WTO together
New Delhi, India, 21 September 2024
India recently hosted a Regional Conclave on “Enhancing Regional Collaboration and Harmonization in Standard Setting” as part of this year’s Global Food Regulators Summit (GFRS24). The summit saw food regulators from around 70 countries exchange perspectives on ways to strengthen food safety systems and regulatory frameworks across the food value chain. The event included panel discussions on critical aspects such as food safety, risk assessment, analytical competence, and capacity-building initiatives, which impact the food safety [...]
24 September 2024
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Global Food Regulators Summit recognizes important role of Codex
India has hosted the second annual Global Food Regulators Summit in New Delhi, bringing together global experts on a vast array of subjects, with the aim of “exchanging information on food product regulatory and safety requirements, with an emphasis on fostering cooperation between nations in the realm of food safety standards.” The event was organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), together with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
With participants from 70 countries, the summit [...]
20 September 2024
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ACT/ Nepal initiates first-ever integrated AMR surveillance exercise between food and animal health sectors
The FAO-implemented and Republic of Korea-funded Action to support implementation of Codex AMR texts - or ACT - project is being implemented in six countries. One of the project countries is Nepal, where the significant poultry sector, which contributes four percent to the country’s gross domestic product, is thought to be one of the main drivers of foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR), as a result of the overuse and misuse of antibiotics. Expenditure on antimicrobials is rapidly increasing in the sector, [...]
16 September 2024
Cambodia Marks World Food Safety Day 2024 with a Commitment to Preparedness for Unexpected Challenges
Phnom Penh, 21 August 2024
Over 200 stakeholders from the agriculture, food, and nutrition sectors gathered in Phnom Penh to commemorate Cambodia’s World Food Safety Day 2024. This year’s event, led by the Council for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) and supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), International Development Enterprises (iDE), Helen Keller International, World Vision International and the Church of Jesus [...]
22 August 2024
World Food Safety Day/ Singapore food safety hub hosts international discussion
On 7 June, World Food Safety Day, the Future Ready Food Safety Hub (FRESH) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore held a virtual panel discussion titled “Global Perspectives on anticipating and managing food safety risks.”
The discussion addressed several critical areas related to foodborne disease risks: the impact of climate change, pandemics, and geopolitical tensions on global food safety; the importance of future-ready risk assessment using advanced technologies; the role of science and technology in enhancing food safety control; the need for [...]
22 August 2024
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