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Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU)

FAO/WHO ID No:CX-720
Reference:CX/NFSDU
Terms of Reference:(a) to study specific nutritional problems assigned to it by the Commission and advise the Commission on general nutrition issues;
(b) to draft general provisions, as appropriate, concerning the nutritional aspects of all foods;
(c) to develop standards, guidelines or related texts for foods for special dietary uses, in cooperation with other committees where necessary; and,
(d) to consider, amend if necessary, and endorse provisions on nutritional aspects proposed for inclusion Codex standards, guidelines and related texts.
Status:Active
Host:Germany

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