Région du Comité FAO/OMS de coordination pour l'Asie (CCASIA) - Coordonnateur régional: Japon
Le Comité de coordination pour l’Asie a été créé lors de la onzième session de la Commission du Codex Alimentarius qui s’est déroulée à Rome (Italie) en juillet 1976. La première session du Comité a eu lieu à New Delhi (Inde) en janvier 1977.
Le coordinateur régional opère au sein du ministère de l'Agriculture, des Forêts et de la Pêche du Japon.
Le Japon, en tant que coordinateur régional pour l'Asie, vise à poursuivre les objectifs suivants tout en respectant les valeurs fondamentales du Codex, à savoir l'inclusion, la collaboration, la recherche de consensus et la transparence.
- Favoriser la collaboration et la coordination au sein de la région en facilitant l'échange de points de vue, afin que les membres asiatiques puissent être bien informés et participer efficacement à la Commission et à ses organes subsidiaires ; et,
- Promouvoir des discussions ouvertes et constructives au sein du Comité de coordination régional pour identifier les problèmes actuels, émergents et critiques concernant la protection de la santé des consommateurs et la garantie de pratiques équitables dans le commerce des denrées alimentaires dans la région, et pour traiter ces problèmes en temps opportun.
Actualités de la région
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World Food Safety Day / Bangladesh event to unveil new food safety publication
The Bangladesh Food Safety Foundation will hold a seminar for World Food Safety Day, with special guest speakers. The event will include an unveiling of the Foundation’s new “Food Safety Talks” magazine.
Date: 21 June 20925Time: 10:30 Bangladesh timeVenue: Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, Islam Road, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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World Food Safety Day 2025 events
21 June 2025
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World Food Safety Day / Hybrid event in Japan to focus on General Principles of Food Hygiene
Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) will be hosting an event titled "World Food Safety Day 2025" where individuals involved in food safety across the food chain can learn and share together. Attendees can join either in person or online. There will be time for participant networking at the venue.
Dr Emiko Araki, Scientific Advisor to the Japan Food Hygiene Association will be a guest speaker. In line with the theme “Food safety: science in action,” Dr Araki will give a [...]
06 June 2025
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World Food Safety Day / Join the Singapore Food Agency for a science series webinar
As part of its regular Science Series of webinars, the Singapore Food Agency will hold a special edition for World Food Safety Day as follows:
Date: 5 June 2025Time: 16:00–17:30 Singapore timeRegister for the event
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World Food Safety Day events around the world
05 June 2025
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Republic of Korea celebrates Food Safety Day with “Safety, Consideration, Growth and Innovation” as the theme
To commemorate the 24th Food Safety Day, the Republic of Korea held an official ceremony on 8 May.
Since 2002, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has designated 14 May as Food Safety Day each year to promote public understanding, raise awareness, and foster a shared commitment to food safety.
To complement this day, the period 7–21 May has been designated as Food Safety Week, during which a wide range of events and activities are held. From 8 to 9 [...]
08 May 2025
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ACT / Awareness study provides key insights on antimicrobial use and attitudes in Nepal
In Nepal, a recent study with a mixed approach of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) and behavioural science among the poultry farmers on antimicrobial use has helped researchers gather data that will help them understand not only where there are gaps in knowledge around antimicrobial resistance (AMR), but also the influences on relevant behaviours that will help authorities support farmers and veterinarians to work towards good practices.
The study was carried out under the Action to support implementation of Codex AMR [...]
06 May 2025
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India organizes training for food safety officials on the WTO-SPS Agreement and food safety
On 27 March 2025, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted an in-house training session on the World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) and its relevance to food safety, for approximately 50 of its technical officials.
Dr Alka Rao, Advisor, Science and Standards and Regulations, who serves as both the SPS Enquiry Point of India for food safety and the Codex Contact Point for India, underscored the significance of the WTO SPS Agreement [...]
31 March 2025
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ACT / Pakistan endorses its 2nd National Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance with support from the ACT project
Pakistan has successfully developed its 2nd National Action Plan (NAP) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which will be active to 2028.
AMR presents a growing threat to global health, food safety, and sustainable development. Recognizing the urgent need to address this challenge, as reconfirmed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the High-Level Meeting on antimicrobial resistance 2024, the FAO-supported Action to support implementation of Codex AMR texts (ACT) project has extended vital support to the Government of Pakistan in strengthening [...]
19 March 2025
CCFA55 / Setting standards for a changing food landscape
The 55th session of the Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA55), convening in Seoul on 24 March, with physical working groups meeting on 21–22 March, will bring together leading experts to address the evolving challenges of food safety and additive regulation.
We sat down with Dr Fan Yongxian, Professor of the China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA), and Committee Chairperson, and Prof. Hae Jung Yoon, a seasoned JECFA expert and co-Chairperson of CCFA55, to discuss the meeting’s priorities, [...]
14 March 2025
Symposium raises Codex profile in Japan
An online symposium, "Understanding the Codex Alimentarius Commission – Transition of Food Safety Standards Administration," was held on November 19, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan, to increase public knowledge of the Codex Alimentarius Commission's work.
The event began with a keynote video message from Codex Secretary, Dr. Sarah Cahill. Dr. Junya Yafune, Director of the International Food Safety Office at the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA), then spoke about Japan's food safety standards and their alignment with international standards. Researchers from the National [...]
16 December 2024
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Greater food industry engagement in Codex encouraged at workshop in Singapore
On 14 November 2024, Food Industry Asia (FIA) organized a capacity building workshop as part of its annual Members Day event. The session emphasized the critical role of the Codex Alimentarius Commission in harmonizing international food trade and ensuring food safety. Over 70 senior representatives from the food industry across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand attended the event, which was held in Singapore.
The workshop aimed to enhance participants' understanding of Codex principles and procedures. In-depth sharing on the latest developments [...]
04 December 2024
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Secrétariat du CCASIA
International Standards Office, Food Safety Policy Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan
1-2-1, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Tél: +81 3 3502 8732
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