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Codex leading the way in methods of analysis and sampling
The Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CCMAS) is updating its keystone text to create a one-stop shop for methods of analysis that will ensure easy access for those using Codex standards.
The General Standard on Methods of Analysis and Sampling, CX234, supports many of the other standards in Codex by providing the methods necessary to ensure compliance with Codex texts. The adoption of a new general structure for this fundamental standard at CAC42 in July 2019 heralds a new [...]
17 July 2019
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New standards adopted at CAC42
Over 100 countries have agreed a range of standards that will now be published as part of the Codex Alimentarius.
New work also filling the future Codex agenda
Garlic
The Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic is the result of the Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs decision in 2017 to elaborate groups of standards by plant parts (as used in the spices and culinary herbs industry) to ease the development of quality specifications by eliminating duplication and thereby facilitating the work of [...]
10 July 2019
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Codex approves 39 standards in 2016
All new and revised Codex texts now available on line.
The Codex mandate is to develop harmonised international food standards, which protect consumer health and promote fair practices in food trade.
The 39th Commission held last July in Rome, adopted 39 Codex texts (Standards, Guidelines and Codes of Practice)
If national governments adopt these standards, as with all Codex standards then barriers to trade are removed and all consumers can benefit from safe food of good quality.
One of the new standards deals with nutrition [...]
01 September 2016
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#CodexCAC39 Instagram competition
Codex Alimentarius launches the #CodexCAC39 Instagram contest
Post a photo, raise awareness on the importance of Codex.
At the Codex Alimentarius Commission in Rome this June we would like to give our Codex Community the opportunity to highlight why Codex is important in their country.
We are launching the #CodexCAC39 contest on Instagram to share photos related to the work of Codex regarding #foodsafety and fair practices in #foodtrade and to help draw attention to our work globally.
How to participate:
Take a photo of something you want to draw attention [...]
10 May 2016
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