2) The Session was opened by Mr. Ronald L. Doering, President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, who recalled that the labelling standard and guidelines developed by the Committee, which is one of its important and influential Committees, are highly relevant and important to consumers worldwide. Mr. Doering stressed that food labels not only provide information about composition and nutritional content of individual foods but increasingly, labels serve consumers as an essential guide to making wise dietary choices. Mr. Doering also pointed out that the committee was to be commended for the substantial progress which had been recently made in a number of important areas and for its current work to address new labelling issues. He wished delegates all success in this important work which would achieve both improved health protection for consumers and contribute to fair practices in international food trade.
