CAC49

GENERAL INFORMATION

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The 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) will be held physically at the Centre International de Conférences (CICG), (Room Amphitheatre D, Level 1), Geneva, Switzerland from 6 to 10 July 2026.

The plenary discussions will take place from Monday, 6 July to Wednesday, 8 July, from 10.00 to 13.00 (CET) and 15.00 to 18.00 (CET). The adoption of the report of the session will be held on Friday 10 July starting from 10.00 CET.

The working methods for CAC49 are detailed in an appendix to the agenda (see below). All Members should plan to have at least one delegate attend the session in-person, as in-person participation is the only means by which Members can take part in all forms of decision-making available to the Commission, including secret ballot should it be required.

The opening session will begin at 10.00 (CET) on Monday, 6 July 2026. Registration facilities will open on Sunday, 5 July from 14:00 to 18:00 and on Monday, 6 July from 8:00.

PLEASE NOTE: CAC49 registration is via a new registration system for the UN in Geneva - CVENT. Please login in the Codex website and find the registration link available here.

The Session will be conducted in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

WEBCASTING

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CAC49 will be webcast in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. Links will be provided immediately prior to the session. The General Public and those who just wish to listen to the discussions are encouraged to follow the webcast.

SIDE EVENTS

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Details of side events will be provided here as they are confirmed.

DOCUMENTS

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Working documents will be published on this webpage as they become available.

PHOTOGALLERY

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The Photo gallery will be published and constantly updated during the week of CAC49.

INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES