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Codex Alimentarius
La definizione di “ agricoltura biologica” nasce dal <anchor>Codex Alimentarius</anchor>, un insieme di regole e di normative elaborate dalla Codex Alimentarius Commission della FAO nel 1963 e dall’Organizzazione mondiale della sanità.
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# The EU and U.S. commit to safe food by celebrating Codex Alimentarius

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## Standards

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CXS 193-1995

General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed

CXC 1-1969

General Principles of Food Hygiene

CXS 1-1985

General Standard for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods

CXG 2-1985

Guidelines on Nutrition Labelling

CXM 2

Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and Risk Management Recommendations (RMRs) for Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods

CXS 192-1995

General Standard for Food Additives

CXS 306-2023

Standard for Chilli Sauce

CXS 294-2023

Standard for Gochujang

CXA 6-2023

List of Codex Specifications for Food Additives

CXS 356R-2023

Regional Standard for Fermented Noni Fruit Juice (North America and South West Pacific)

CXC 82-2023

Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Mycotoxins Contamination in Cassava and Cassava-Based Products

CXG 101-2023

Guidelines on Recognition and Maintenance of Equivalence of National Food Control Systems (NFCS)

CXG 102-2023

Principles and Guidelines on the Use of Remote Audit and Inspection in Regulatory Frameworks

CXS 354R-2023

Regional Standard for Soybean Products Fermented with Bacillus Species (Asia)

CXS 355R-2023

Regional Standard for Cooked Rice Wrapped in Plant Leaves (Asia)

CXG 99-2023

Guidelines for the Control of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) in Raw Beef, Fresh Leafy Vegetables, Raw Milk and Raw Milk Cheeses, and Sprouts

CXG 100-2023

Guidelines for the Safe Use and Reuse of Water in Food Production and Processing

CXG 95-2022

Guidelines for ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF)

CXS 348-2022

Standard for Onions and Shallots

CXS 349-2022

Standard for Berry Fruits

CXC 81-2022

Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Cadmium Contamination in Cocoa Beans

CXG 97-2022

Guidelines for the Recognition of Active Substances or Authorized Uses of Active Substances of Low Public Health Concern that are Considered Exempted from the Establishment of Maximum Residue Limits or do not give rise to Residues

CXG 96-2022

Guidelines on the Management of Biological Foodborne Outbreaks

CXG 98-2022

Guidelines for Developing Harmonized Food Safety Legislation
for the CCAFRICA Region

CXS 352-2022

Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg

CXS 350R-2022

Regional Standard for Dried Meat (Africa)

CXS 353-2022

Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika

CXG 93-2021

Principles and Guidelines for the assessment and use of voluntary third-party assurance programmes

Protecting health, facilitating trade

## What is the Codex Alimentarius?

The Codex Alimentarius, or "Food Code" is a collection of standards, guidelines and codes of practice adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The Commission, also known as CAC, is the central part of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme and was established by FAO and WHO to protect consumer health and promote fair practices in food trade. It held its first meeting in 1963. [... more]

## Why do we need Codex standards?

Codex standards ensure that food is safe and can be traded. The 188 Codex members have negotiated science based recommendations in all areas related to food safety and quality. Codex food safety texts are a reference in WTO trade disputes. [... more]

## Common Questions

## Codex and...

Good animal feeding plays a vital role in animal health & welfare and in the production of safe and quality products of animal origin.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global threat of increasing concern to human and animal health. It also has implications for both food safety and food security and the economic well being of millions of farming households.

While there is little controversy about many aspects of biotechnology and its application, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are often the target of very intensive debate.

Contaminants are chemical substances that have not been intentionally added to food or feed and may pose a risk to animal and human health.

The food label is one of the most important tools consumers can use to make informed choices about healthy and safe foods.

Pesticides with public health uses are intended to limit the potential for disease. By their nature, many pesticides may pose some risk to humans, animals, or the environment.

## Scientific Approach

Codex committees, when developing standards, need to analyze risk. Independent scientific advice is provided to Codex by expert bodies organized by FAO/WHO. These bodies also give direct advice to Member Governments. [ ... more]

## Sound Science

## Upcoming Meetings

Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification SystemsCairns

Australia16/09/202420/09/2024CCNFSDU44

Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary UsesDresden

Germany02/10/202406/10/2024CCFFP36

Codex Committee on Fish and Fishery Productsby correspondence

Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in FoodsOmaha, Nebraska

United States of America21/10/202425/10/2024CCFL48

Codex Committee on Food LabellingQuebec City

Canada27/10/202401/11/2024CCEXEC87

Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius CommissionGeneva

Switzerland18/11/202422/11/2024CAC47

Codex Alimentarius CommissionGeneva

Switzerland25/11/202430/11/2024CCNASWP17

FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for North America and the South West PacificNadi

Fiji03/02/202507/02/2025

## Publications

The Procedural Manual (PM) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission sets out the basic Rules of Procedure, procedures for the elaboration of Codex standards and related texts, and basic definitions and guidelines for the operation of Codex committees. The PM helps national delegations and international organizations attending as observers, participate effectively in the work of Codex.

Updates to this edition include: amendments to the section on commodity standards dealing with non-retail containers, text on committees working by correspondence, and a new annex on extrapolation of maximum residue limits of veterinary drugs.

Jean-Luc Angot, France

Chairperson Codex Committee on General Principles

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## Codex and SDGs

On September 25th 2015, countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. How is Codex working to achieve these goals? [ ... more]



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