CAC48

GENERAL INFORMATION

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The 48th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC48) will be held physically at FAO headquarters, (Plenary Hall), Rome, Italy from 10 to 14 November 2025.

The plenary discussions will take place from Monday, 10 November to Wednesday, 12 November, from 10.00 to 13.00 (CET) and 15.00 to 18.00 (CET), with the option of an evening session on Wednesday 12 if required. The adoption of the report of the session will be held on Friday 14 November starting from 10.00 CET.

The working methods for CAC48 are detailed in an appendix to the agenda (enclosed). 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, 10 November 2025. Registration facilities will open on Monday, 10 November from 7:30 AM.

PLEASE NOTE: CAC48 registration is via FAO registration system.
Members of the Commission and international organizations with Observer Status with the Codex Alimentarius Commission are kindly requested to complete their registration through their Codex Contact Points and focal points, respectively, using the link sent in the invitation.

Please take note of the new access and registration points, details are provided on the updated MAP.



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

WEBCASTING

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Please find links to CAC48 webcast here below:
DAY 1: AM | PM
DAY 2: AM | PM
DAY 3: AM | PM | Evening session (if needed)
DAY 4: Adoption of the report

Language options are available in the player menu.

SIDE EVENTS

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Tuesday 11 November (Austria Room)
13:05 –14:15 | From Code to Codex; AI’s role in shaping the future of food safety

Thursday 13 November (Sheikh Zayed Room)
10:00 – 11:15 | Strengthening the foundations of Codex: contributions from and opportunities and challenges for Observers
11:30 – 13:00 | Global Standards, Local Impact: Unlocking Markets through Science and Innovation

VISIT TO FAO MUSEUM

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Please book your visit to the new FAO Museum for guided tours during CAC48 here: FAO MuNe.

DOCUMENTS

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

INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME

CODEX: TOGETHER