Comité Coordinador Regional del Codex para el Cercano Oriente (CCNE) - Coordinador regional: Omán
En 1999, durante el 23.º período de sesiones de la Comisión del Codex Alimentarius, se estableció el Comité Coordinador Regional para el Cercano Oriente, que reúne a los países de la región del Cercano Oriente (para la FAO) y de la región del Mediterráneo Oriental (para la OMS). El comité celebró su primera reuniónen El Cairo (Egipto), en 2001.
El actual coordinador regional para el Cercano Oriente tiene su sede en el Centro de Inocuidad y Calidad Alimentaria del Ministerio de Agricultura y Pesca y Recursos Hídricos de Mascate./p>
Los objetivos del Sultanato de Omán al asumir el papel de coordinador regional de la región del Cercano Oriente y la presidencia del Comité Coordinador FAO/OMS para el Cercano Oriente son los siguient
- Incrementar los esfuerzos para promover la participación efectiva en los procedimientos del Codex Alimentarius de los países miembros y de todas las partes interesadas, entre otras, los productores, los consumidores y las organizaciones gubernamentales y no gubernamentales pertinentes de la región del Cercano Oriente.
- Continuar desarrollando y mejorando las capacidades nacionales en los Estados miembros y las organizaciones regionales con el fin de permitir la participación efectiva en el proceso de establecimiento de normas alimentarias internacionales.
- Velar por que, en la elaboración de las normas del Codex Alimentarius a nivel mundial, se tengan en cuenta las particularidades de la producción y el consumo de alimentos en la región del Cercano Oriente.
- Promover la adopción y el uso de las normas del Codex como base de las decisiones nacionales en materia de reglamentación alimentaria en los Estados miembros de la región, lo que repercutirá positivamente en la salud de los consumidores y facilitará el comercio de productos alimenticios tanto a nivel regional como internacional, a la vez que contribuirá aún más al desarrollo de la producción de alimentos en la región, con una mayor competitividad tanto en el plano regional como internacional.
Noticias de la región
World Food Safety Day / FAO and WHO in Near East and Eastern Mediterranean regions plan webinar series
The WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO EMRO) and the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (FAO RNE) will co-organize a series of webinars. During these events, scientists, researchers, senior officials, international experts, and food actors will be invited to share their expertise and perspectives on leveraging science, innovation, and knowledge to ensure safe and healthy food for all.
These webinars aim to provide comprehensive insights into evidence-based practices in food safety, addressing current challenges [...]
11 August 2025
World Food Safety Day / FAO and WHO in Near East to discuss safer agrifood systems
Under the theme "Food Safety: Science in Action", the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (FAO RNE) and the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO EMR) are joining forces to spotlight the critical role of science in building safer agrifood systems. Exploring Toolbox for Food Safety: The Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) and HACCP Toolbox for Food Safety Date: Monday 4 August 2025 Time: 11:00 – 12:30 (Cairo Time) Register here
This session will explore practical tools and approaches to strengthen [...]
04 August 2025
World Food Safety Day / Saudi Arabia reiterates importance of science
On World Food Safety Day, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) joined international organizations dedicated to food safety in commemorating the Day under the theme "Food Safety: Science in Action."
This year's theme highlighted how scientific knowledge is crucial for preventing foodborne illnesses and enhancing overall food safety. From farm to fork, science underpins every stage of the food chain—it helps identify risks, develop safety measures, and build consumer trust.
With support from the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, [...]
29 July 2025
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World Food Safety Day / Upholding standards and leveraging scientific advice for a safer food supply in Syria
On Wednesday 2 July 2025, the Directorate of Food Standardization under the Syrian Arab Organization for Standardization and Metrology (SASMO) organized a workshop titled "World Food Safety Day and the Role of Standards in Ensuring Food Safety" to celebrate World Food Safety Day 2025. The event aimed to emphasize the significance of food safety standards in promoting public health and well-being.
The workshop was attended by members of the Executive Board of SASMO, alongside various staff members actively involved in the [...]
17 July 2025
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World Food Safety Day / Egypt Celebrates
The Egyptian Codex Committee, operating under the Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS), celebrated World Food Safety Day on 8 July 2025. The event was held under the theme: "Food Safety: Science in Action" and took place alongside the 388th meeting of the Egyptian Codex Committee.
Dr Khaled Soufi, Chairman of the Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS) and Egyptian Codex, and President-elect of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for 2026, emphasized that the celebration reflects the Committee’s active role in supporting national food [...]
10 July 2025
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Jordan Food and Drug Administration celebrates World Food Safety Day with specialized training
The Food Directorate – Domestic Food Division of the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) celebrated World Food Safety Day with specialized training in cooperation with DNATA Inflight Catering Services, an inflight catering service provider, by conducting a specialized training event. The event is part of JFDA’s continued efforts to promote food safety standards in high-risk sectors, including aviation catering, by empowering workers with practical knowledge and raising awareness on foodborne diseases.
The training aimed to strengthen the knowledge and skills [...]
03 July 2025
World Food Safety Day / Webinar to discuss consumer behaviours
The FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (FAO RNE) and the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO EMR) are jointly observing World Food Safety Day under the theme "Food Safety: Science in Action", highlighting their shared commitment to advancing food safety through scientific collaboration.
Join their webinar titled: Research for Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Consumer Behaviours Strategies
Date: Monday, 30 June 2025. Time: 11:00–12:30 (Cairo time). Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom
This session will bring together distinguished experts from FAO and academia to explore [...]
30 June 2025
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World Food Safety Day / Ras Al Khaimah municipality sustains food safety efforts with awards and awareness
In celebration of World Food Safety Day, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), hosted a special ceremony to honour the winners of the second edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Food Safety Award, held under the theme: “Food Safety: Science in Action”. The award aims to encourage and motivate food establishments across the emirate to maintain sustainable compliance, elevate food safety and quality standards, and ultimately prevent or reduce foodborne illnesses.
The event was attended by His [...]
24 June 2025
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World Food Safety Day / FAO/WHO webinar on antimicrobial resistance in the Near East region
The latest in the series of webinars organized by theWHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO EMRO) and the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (FAO RNE) will cover “Innovative Science in Action: Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance” and will take place as follows:
Date: Monday 16 JuneTime: 11:00–12:30 Cairo time Register here
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World Food Safety Day 2025 events
16 June 2025
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World Food Safety Day / FAO highlights science-based approaches to food safety at Dubai food safety forum
To mark World Food Safety Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) took part in the third Dubai Food Safety Forum, organized by Dubai Municipality, under the theme “Food Safety: Science in Action.” The event was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates.
Held in Dubai, the Forum brought together national and international stakeholders from government, academia, and the private sector. Participants discussed the role of science [...]
12 June 2025
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Coordinador de CCNE - Omán
Toda la información sobre el Codex es pública y gratuita.
Para consultas regionales, comuníquese con:
Secretaría de CCNE
Safety and Quality Centre of the Ministry of Agricultural and Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources
Muscat , Sultanate of Oman
Tel: +9682259 2005
Correo electrónico: [email protected]