Staff of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) joined the global celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), dressing up accordingly for the occasion. CRN, a stalwart supporter and regular attendee of CAC as well as of other Codex committees, raised a glass of orange juice – a perfect match with the outfits – in recognition of Codex work over the past six decades. wishing for many more years providing food standards, guidelines and codes of practice.

“Safety should not be in the real of the eye of the beholder but should be firmly supported by the best available science” said James C. Griffiths, CNR Senior Vice-President, who also highlighted how consumers can trust the safety and quality of the food products they buy and importers can trust that the food they order will be in accordance with their specifications, thanks to Codex texts. Thus, by supporting its Members in providing consumers with safe and nutritious food, Codex Alimentarius facilitates the trade of safe food globally.

Turning 50 this year, CRN renews its 25-year-long commitment as a vocal and contributory NGO to Codex in-person, virtual and electronic meetings. CRN and Codex share the mandate of developing standards based on sound science that protect public health and provide optimal nutrition, as well as facilitating fair trade.