1. The Seventh Session of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables was held in Mexico City, Mexico, from 8 - 12 September 1997 at the kind invitation of the Government of Mexico. The Session was chaired by Lic. Carmen Quintanilla Madero, Director General of Standards, Secretary of Commerce and Industrial Promotion. For certain agenda items, the Session was chaired by Lic. Luis Fernando Hernandez Lezama, Director of International Affairs (DGN), Secretary of Commerce and Industrial Promotion. It was attended by 77 delegates and advisers from 23 Member countries and 6 observers from 5 international organizations. The list of participants is attached to this report as Appendix I.
