a technical committee, sub-committee or working group. Once the need for a standard has been established, these experts meet to discuss and negotiate a draft standard. The national draft is circulated to the public for comment once experts are satisfied with the content. Comments received are disposed by committee and once consensus is obtained, the final draft is submitted to the Standards Council for approval. If approved by the Standards Council draft becomes a national standard and gazette notice is issued. Codex Committee Organizations include: Ministry of Agriculture, Food Production, Fisheries, Co-operatives and Rural Development Veterinary & Livestock services Division General Interest Expertd Caribbean Agriculture Business Association National Consumers Association Ministry of Health, Wellness, Human Services and Gender Relations Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Baron Foods Ltd (manufacturer) Saint Lucia Manufacturer’s Association Saint Lucia Industrial and Small Business Association Ministry of Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer Affairs Caribbean Public Health Agency Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards