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CL 2024/01-FH01/24Request for comments at Step 3 on Annex II on Fish and Fishery Products, Annex III on the Production of Milk and Milk Products and the proposed Annex IV on Technologies for recovery and treatment of water for reuse for inclusion in the Guidelines for the Safe Use and Re-use of Water in Food Production (CXG 100-2023) 11/02/2024
CL 2024/02-CF01/24Request for comments at Step 3 on maximum levels for lead in certain food categories25/03/2024
CL 2024/03-CF03/24Request for comments at Step 3 on sampling plans for methylmercury in fish 31/03/2024
CL 2024/06-CF01/24Request for comments at Step 3 on a Code of practice/guidelines for the prevention and reduction of ciguatera poisoning25/03/2024
CL 2024/07-CF01/24Request for information on foresight on emerging issues in food and feed safety relevant to contaminants25/03/2024
CL 2024/08-MAS01/24Request for information relating to methods of analysis / examples of methods of analysis31/03/2024
CL 2024/09-FH01/24Request for comments at Step 3 on proposed draft revision on the Guidelines on the Application of General Principles of Food Hygiene to the Control of Pathogenic Vibrio Species in Seafood (CXG 73-2010)15/02/2024
CL 2024/10-EXEC01/24Request for comments on the agreed first draft of the Codex Strategic Plan 2026-2031 and replies to questions to initiate the discussion around goals and outcomes05/04/2024
CL 2024/11-FH01/24Request for comments at Step 3 on proposed draft guidelines for food hygiene control measures in traditional markets for food17/02/2024
CL 2024/12-FH01/24Request for comments on the proposal for alignment of the Codex texts developed by CCFH with the General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969)17/02/2024
CL 2024/13-FL01/24Request for information on the labelling of alcoholic beverages20/04/2024
CL 2024/14-MAS03/24Request for comments on the cereals, pulses and legumes workable package: review of CXS 23415/04/2024
CL 2024/15-MAS02/24Request for comments on the fish and fishery products workable package: review of CXS 23415/04/2024
CL 2024/16-MAS03/24Request for comments on the Information document: General Guidelines on Sampling (CXG 50-2004) 22/04/2024
CL 2024/19-FA02/24Request for comments at Step 3 on the proposed draft specifications for the identity and purity of food additives arising from the 96th and 97th JECFA meetings respectively15/03/2024
CL 2024/20-CAC03/24Request for information on a proposal for the investigation and development of recycling guidance in Codex Alimentarius15/05/2024
CL 2024/21-FH01/24Request for comments at Step 3 on proposed draft Annex II on fresh leafy vegetables of the Guidelines for the control of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in raw beef, fresh leafy vegetables, raw milk and raw milk cheeses, and sprouts (CXG 99-2023) 26/02/2024
CL 2024/22-FH01/24Request for comments at Step 3 on proposed draft Annex IV on Sprouts of the Guidelines for the control of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in raw beef, fresh leafy vegetables, raw milk and raw milk cheeses, and sprouts (CXG 99-2023)26/02/2024
CL 2024/23-FA02/24Request for comments at Step 3 on the proposed changes and/or addition to the International Numbering System for Food Additives (CXG 36-1989)10/03/2024
CL 2024/26-CF02/24Request for comments on the recommendations for the development of a code of practice for the prevention and reduction of cadmium contamination in foods25/03/2024
CL 2024/24-FL02/24Request for information on emerging issues / future work15/04/2024
CL 2024/28-CF02/24Request for comments on the recommendations for the establishment of maximum levels for cadmium and lead in quinoa25/03/2024
CL 2024/29-FL02/24Request for comments on the revised draft approach and criteria for evaluation and prioritization of the work of CCFL15/04/2024
CL 2024/25-GP03/24Request for comments from Members and Observers on the proposed changes to Section 2 Elaboration of Codex standards and related texts, Procedures for the elaboration of Codex standards and related texts, Part 7 Guide to the procedure for the modification (corrections, amendments and new editions) of Codex standards and related texts, and related paragraphs02/09/2024
CL 2024/27-GP03/24Request for proposals from Members and Observers on inconsistencies in language, and superseded content of the PM, apart from Section 302/09/2024
CL 2024/31-CAC03/24Request for comments at Step 8 on the draft Standard for spices derived from dried or dehydrated fruits and berries – small cardamom01/10/2024
CL 2024/32-CAC03/24Request for comments at Step 8 on the draft Standard for spices derived from dried or dehydrated fruits and berries – allspice, juniper berry, and star anise01/10/2024
CL 2024/33-CAC03/24Request for comments at Step 5/8 on the draft Standard for spices derived from dried or dehydrated roots, rhizomes and bulbs – turmeric01/10/2024
CL 2024/34-CAC03/24Request for comments at Step 5 on the draft Standard for spices derived from dried or dehydrated fruits and berries – vanilla01/10/2024
CL 2024/43-PR03/24Request for comments on the establishment of schedules and priority lists of pesticides for evaluation / re-evaluation by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meetings on Pesticide Residues (JMPR)05/05/2024
CL 2024/44-PR03/24Request for comments at Step 3 on the recommendations of the Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR) (2023)05/05/2024
CL 2024/35-CAC03/24Request for comments on the draft amendments/revisions to the Standards and Code of Practice for Fats and Oils for adoption by the 47th Session of the Commission01/10/2024
CL 2024/45-PR04/24Request for comments at Step 3 on the Guidelines for monitoring the purity and stability of reference materials and related stock solutions of pesticides during prolonged storage05/05/2024
CL 2024/49-PR04/24Request for comments on the recommendations for MRLs for eggplant (VO 2046)25/05/2024
CL 2024/47-PR04/24Request for comments on the recommendations for national registrations of pesticides for the purpose of periodic review10/05/2024
CL 2024/46-PR04/24Request for comments on the recommendations for the management of unsupported compounds without public health concern scheduled for periodic review 10/05/2024
CL 2024/18-MAS04/24Request for comments on endorsement of the methods of analysis for CCSCH7 and CCFO28 and the performance criteria for processed fruits and vegetables03/05/2024
CL 2024/48-PR04/24Request for comments on the recommendations for the enhancement of the operational procedures of CCPR and JMPR15/05/2024
CL 2024/40-SCH04/24Request for proposals on new work for the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) 30/04/2025
CL 2024/51-NFSDU07/24Request for comments on the General Principles for the Establishment of NRVs-R for Persons Aged 6 - 36 Months and the NRVs-R for Persons Aged 6 - 36 Months15/09/2024
CL 2024/52-NFSDU05/24Request for new work proposals / emerging issues31/07/2024
CL 2024/53-FL08/24Request for comments on allergen labelling09/10/2024
CL 2024/54-FL08/24Request for comments on Guidelines on the Provision of Food Information for Pre-packaged Foods to be Offered via E-commerce09/10/2024
CL 2024/55-FL08/24Request for comments on Guidelines on the Use of Technology to Provide Food Information in Food Labelling02/10/2024
CL 2024/59-FA05/24Request for information and comments on the priority list of substances proposed for evaluation by JECFA15/01/2025
CL 2024/58-FA05/24Request for proposals for new and/or revision of food additive provisions of the GSFA15/01/2025
CL 2024/57-FA05/24Request for proposals for change and/or addition to Section 3 of the Class Names and International Numbering System for Food Additives (CXG 36-1989)15/09/2024
CL 2024/38-FO05/24Request for information on the method for the determination of gamma oryzanol in rice bran oil in the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CXS 210-1999)28/02/2025
CL 2024/39-FO05/24Request for proposals for new work and or amendments to existing Codex Standards on Fats and Oils 30/06/2025
CL 2024/60-CAC10/24Request for comments on a proposal for development of a group standard for certain types of millets12/11/2024
CL 2024/36-FO05/24Request for the submission of scientific data and information on olive oil30/09/2025
CL 2024/61-LAC06/24Request for comments at Step 3 on the Regional Standard for lulo of castilla 07/07/2024
CL 2024/62-CAC06/24Request for comments on the draft standards and related texts submitted by 54th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Additives for adoption by the 47th Session of the Commission01/10/2024
CL 2024/63-CAC06/24Request for comments on the draft standards and related texts submitted by the 54th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene for adoption by the 47th Session of the Commission01/10/2024
CL 2024/64-FH06/24Request for proposals for new work and/or revision of existing standards01/09/2025
CL 2024/65-RVDF07/24Request for comments on MRLs for veterinary drugs in foods30/09/2024
CL 2024/66-RVDF07/24Request for comments/information on the priority list of veterinary drugs for evaluation or re-evaluation by JECFA30/09/2024
CL 2024/67-RVDF07/24Request for comments on extrapolation of MRLs for veterinary drugs to one or more species30/09/2024
CL 2024/69-FFP07/24Request for comments on the proposed amendment of the Standard for Canned Sardines and Sardine-Type Products (CXS 94-1981) 08/09/2024
CL 2024/70-FICS07/24Request for comments, at Step 3/4, on the proposed draft consolidated Codex guidelines related to equivalence23/08/2024
CL 2024/72-FICS07/24Draft revision and updating of the Principles for Traceability/Product Tracing as a Tool Within a Food Inspection and Certification System (CXG 60-2006)03/09/2024
CL 2024/75-FFV07/24Request for proposals on new work for the Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables01/11/2024
CL 2024/77-CAC08/24Request for comments on the standards and related texts submitted by the 17th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods for adoption by the 47th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission01/10/2024
CL 2024/71-FICS08/24Request for comments, at Step 3/4, on the draft Guidelines on the Prevention and Control of Food Fraud03/09/2024
CL 2024/78-CAC08/24Request for comments on the standards and related texts submitted by the 55th Session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues for adoption by the 47th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission01/10/2024
CL 2024/76-CAC08/24Request for comments on methods of analysis/performance criteria and annex on nitrogen conversion factors submitted by the 43rd Session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling for adoption by the 47th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission01/10/2024
CL 2024/68-RVDF08/24Request for comments on criteria and procedures for the establishment of action levels for veterinary drugs in food of animal origin resulting from unavoidable and unintentional veterinary drug carry-over in non-target animal feed05/10/2024
CL 2024/79-CF08/24Request for data and information on risk management measures to prevent or reduce acrylamide contamination in foods 31/10/2024
CL 2024/81-CAC08/24Request for comments at Step 5/8 on the Regional Standard for Castilla Lulo 01/10/2024
CL 2024/56-FL08/24Request for comments on amendments to the General standard for the labelling of pre-packaged foods (CXS 1-1985) (GSLPF): provisions relevant to joint presentation and multipack formats (comments at Step 3)09/10/2024
CL 2024/80-CAC09/24Request for comments on the proposed amendment to General Standard for Fruit Juices and Nectars (CXS 247-2005): Minimum brix level for grape juice from Vitis labrusca or hybrids thereof15/10/2024
CL 2024/82-CAC10/24Request for comments on a proposal on the draft goals and outcome statements for the Codex Strategic Plan 2026-203104/11/2024
CL 2024/83-CAC10/24Request for comments, at Step 5, on the draft guidelines on prevention and control of food fraud08/11/2024
CL 2024/85-FICS0/Request for comments on Appendix A and proposals for new work on emerging issues0/0/
CL 2024/84-CAC10/24Request for comments on the inclusion of Sardinella lemuru in the list of sardine species under Section 2.1 in the Standard for canned sardines and sardine-type products (CXS 94-1981)14/11/2024
CL 2024/86-CAC11/24Request for comments on texts submitted by the 44th Session of the Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses for adoption by the 47th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission20/11/2024
CL 2024/87-CAC11/24Request for comments on standards and related texts submitted by the 27th Session of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods for adoption by the 47th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission20/11/2024
CL 2024/88-CAC11/24Request for comments on the standards and related texts submitted by the 48th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling for adoption by the 47th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission20/11/2024
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