45. The Committee noted that the promotion of acceptances of Codex standards and maximum limits for residues by member countries was a part of its terms of reference.
46. Canada noted that it had initiated a plan to examine, against particular criteria, all Codex standards, codes and guidelines with the aim of identifying consistency between its national regulations and Codex norms. The delegate from Tonga noted that while the adoption of Codex MRLs presented no difficulties, there was a need for island countries to have the capacity to determine compliance with MRLs prior to export of product. The Committee also agreed that at future meetings this item should be addressed in the written reports provided by member countries.
