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How can I be sure the scientific risk analysis in Codex is reliable?

The scientific advice is the product of a group of experts selected to work in their personal capacity and not as representatives of their country, or of the institution by which they may be employed. Selection of experts includes consideration of criteria such as scientific credibility, relevant experience, and technical skills.

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Codex Committees, when developing standards, apply risk analysis and rely on the independent scientific advice provided by expert bodies organized by FAO/WHO. These bodies also give direct advice to Member [...]

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Risk analysis is fundamental to the scientific basis of Codex food safety standards. It also provides information on how countries can request, access and contribute data to this process. It [...]

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The scientific advice is the product of a group of experts selected to work in their personal capacity and not as representatives of their country, or of the institution by [...]

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The scientific basis for Codex work is provided by FAO and WHO. Scientific advice is provided by FAO/WHO expert committees and ad hoc expert consultations. Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food [...]