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 / Japan food safety association event organized
The Japanese Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) is organizing a World Food Safety Day event. Aligned with this year’s theme, “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere,” the event will explore challenges (burdens) surrounding food safety and their solutions.
The event will focus on the entire food chain—from food production and manufacturing to distribution, retail, and consumers—and encourage engagement in multifaceted discussions designed to provide practical insights for all stakeholders involved in the food chain.
"World Food Safety Day 2026" Commemorative [...]
05 June 2026
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World Food Safety Day 2026 - Asia and Pacific Edition
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and the World Health Organization Regional Offices for South-East Asia and the Western Pacific will hold a World Food Safety Day event online to discuss this year’s theme.
On the agenda are
- New 2026 Estimates: Latest insights on the global burden of foodborne diseases and innovative solutions in food safety with a spotlight on the Asia-Pacific region
- Country Experiences: Real-world challenges and innovative solutions in [...]
04 June 2026
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World Food Safety Day / Japanese food company celebrates with staff activities
In 2026, Zensho Co. Ltd. participated in World Food Safety Day for the fourth consecutive year.
Building upon the experience gained in the previous year, the Manufacturing Division independently planned and designed the programme, implementing activities aligned with this year’s theme: “From burden to solutions: safe food everywhere.”
At the outset, a lecture was delivered utilizing the Company’s internal guidebook, which is based on Codex Alimentarius standards, covering key topics such as food safety management systems, Good Hygiene Practices (GHPs), and Hazard [...]
02 June 2026
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Republic of Korea celebrates its 25th food safety day
In 2002, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea designated 14 May as Food Safety Day, and has celebrated the Day every year since to raise public awareness and understanding of food safety and to build social consensus on its importance.
Marking its 25th celebration this year, the commemorative ceremony brought together approximately 300 participants from the food industry, consumer organizations, academia, and related sectors to reaffirm the importance of food safety and share future [...]
20 May 2026
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The 6th Global Conference on Foodborne AMR successfully held in Seoul, highlighting the achievements of the ACT Project
The 6th Global Conference on Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance (GCFA) was successfully held on 13 May 2026 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
The conference has become an important international platform for discussing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the non-human sectors, particularly within food and agriculture systems, applying a One Health approach.
This year’s conference was organized during the Korean Food Safety Week. Prior to the GCFA, the Asia-Pacific Food Regulatory Authority Summit (APFRAS) was held on 11–12 May, creating strong momentum for regional collaboration [...]
18 May 2026
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World Food Safety Day / Japan association conducts lecture and workshop on food safety management
As part of activities related to World Food Safety Day, Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) conducted a lecture and workshop at Visayas State University in the Philippines. The programme was organized by the ASEAN FOOD Industries Human Resource Development Association (AFH) as a special endowment lecture.
On 22 April 2026, JFSM Chairperson, Masanori Kotani, delivered a lecture titled “Enhance Food Integrity: Food Safety and Social Responsibilities through Food Chains.” The lecture introduced Japan’s approaches to good management practices (GMP), the [...]
08 May 2026
ACT project to share experiences at the 6th Global Conference on Foodborne AMR
The FAO-implemented Action to support implementation of Codex AMR texts (ACT) project will share its experiences and challenges at the 6th Global Conference on Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance (GCFA), an international platform that brings together experts and countries to exchange knowledge and advance global action on foodborne AMR.
Launched in 2021, the ACT project supports countries in implementing Codex standards on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), developed in response to Members’ requests for guidance in addressing foodborne AMR. These Codex standards have gained strong [...]
05 May 2026
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ACT / Pakistan strengthens One Health response to foodborne antimicrobial resistance at national conference
Pakistan is stepping up efforts to address foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR), one of the most pressing threats to public health, food safety and sustainable agriculture, through a strengthened One Health approach discussed at a national conference in Islamabad.
Held under the FAO-supported Action to Support Implementation of Codex AMR Texts (ACT) project, the two-day conference brought together more than 65 participants from federal and provincial governments, academia, laboratories and international organizations. The event focused on advancing coordinated, cross-sectoral action to address [...]
29 April 2026
CTF / New success story from the Maldives shows a strengthened national food safety system
A new Success Story published by WHO and FAO demonstrates how support from the Codex Trust Fund (CTF) has helped the Maldives strengthen its national food safety system and improve its effective participation in Codex work. Through the project, the country enhanced coordination among key national stakeholders, improved awareness of Codex standards, and reinforced technical capacity to contribute to international food standard-setting processes.
A key achievement highlighted in the country story was the adoption of the Maldives’ first Food Safety Act, [...]
27 April 2026
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World Food Safety Day / FAO in Viet Nam to hold a Fun Food Facts webinar
Leading up to World Food Safety Day (7 June 2026), FAO Viet Nam and RMIT University Vietnam are bringing together food experts to share with you the facts and knowledge to make safer food choices every day.
Speakers include:
Pawin Padungtod - ECTAD Senior Technical Coordinator, FAO Representation in Viet NamTran Cao Son - Deputy Director General, National Institute of Food Control (NIFC), Viet NamYunus Khatri - Senior Lecturer in Food Technology and Nutrition, School of Science, Engineering & Technology, RMIT VietnamGiuseppe Di Chiera - Food [...]
17 April 2026
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Coordinateur CCASIA
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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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