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CL 2022/03-SCH02/22Request for proposals on new work for the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs30/06/2022
CL 2022/02/OCS-AFRICA02/22Request for Comments at Step 3 on the Proposed draft Guidelines for Developing Harmonized Food Safety Legislation for CCAFRICA Region31/05/2022
CL 2022/07-FL03/22Request for information to inform the development of a discussion paper on labelling options to support the reduction of trans fatty acids30/04/2022
CL 2022/09-FL03/22Request for information on food labelling exemptions in emergencies08/05/2022
CL 2022/10-FL03/22Request for information on labelling of prepackaged foods in joint presentation and prepackaged multi-packaged foods13/05/2022
CL 2022/06-EXEC03/22Request for Information on New Food Sources and production systems; Need for Codex guidance and attention to inform the CCEXEC sub-committee on working on this topic30/04/2022
CL 2022/11/OCS-FFV03/22Request for comments on definition of terms for application in the layout for Codex standards for fresh fruits and vegetables15/04/2022
CL 2022/12-FL03/22Request for information on sustainability labelling15/07/2022
CL 2022/05-FICS03/22Request for comments on Appendix A and proposals for new work on emerging issues30/06/2022
CL 2022/14-CF03/22Request for comments at Step 3 on MLs for cadmium in cocoa powder (100% total cocoa solids on a dry matter basis)28/04/2022
CL 2022/15-CF03/22Request for comments at Step 6 on the CoP for the prevention and reduction of cadmium contamination in cocoa beans 28/04/2022
CL 2022/16-CF03/22Request for comments at Step 3 on MLs for lead in certain food categories25/04/2022
CL 2022/17-CF03/22Request for comments at Step 3 on MLs for methylmercury in certain fish species and associated sampling plan and request for comments on additional related matters25/04/2022
CL 2022/18-CF03/22Request for comments on MLs for total aflatoxins in certain cereals and cereal-based products including foods for infants and young children and associated sampling plan28/04/2022
CL 2022/19-CF03/22Request for comments at Step 3 on an ML for total aflatoxins in ready-to-eat peanuts and associated sampling plan28/04/2022
CL 2022/20(REV1)-PR05/22Request for comments at Step 3 on the recommendations of the Joint FAO/WHO Meetings on Pesticide Residues (JMPR) (2021)15/06/2022
CL 2022/21-CF04/22Request for comments at Step 3 on the CoP for the prevention and reduction of mycotoxin contamination in cassava and cassava-based products30/04/2022
CL 2022/22-CF03/22Request for comments on the review of methods of analysis for contaminants: Proposed numeric method performance criteria for lead and cadmium in foods 25/04/2022
CL 2022/13-FO03/22Request for the submission of data on Levels of tocopherols and tocotrienols in avocado oils from authentic samples (mg/kg) 30/09/2022
CL 2022/23/OCS-MAS03/22Request for comments on the rules for the selection of Type II methods from multiple Type III methods30/06/2022
CL 2022/24/OCS-NFSDU03/22Request for comments on the structure and preamble: review of the Standard for follow-up formula (CXS 156-1987)31/08/2022
CL 2022/31-FH04/22Request for proposals for new work and/or revision of existing standards 01/09/2022
CL 2022/04/OCS-AFRICA04/22Request for Comments at Step 6/7 on Draft Regional Standard for dried meat for the CCAFRICA Region 17/06/2022
CL 2022/32/OCS-FH05/22Request for comments at Step 8 on the Draft Guidelines for the Management of Biological Foodborne Outbreaks 31/07/2022
CL 2022/33/OCS-FH05/22Request for comments at Step 5/8 on the proposed draft revision to the General Principles of Food Hygiene31/07/2022
CL 2022/34-PR05/22Request for comments on the establishment of MRLs for pesticides for okra15/06/2022
CL 2022/35/REV1-PR05/22Request for comments at Step 3 on the revision of the Classification of Food and Feed: Class B – Primary Food Commodities of Animal Origin (All Types) and Class E - Processed Foods of Animal Origin (All Types)15/06/2022
CL 2022/36-PR05/22Coordination of work between CCPR/CCRVDF: Request for comments on harmonized definitions/terms for: “edible offal” and other edible animal tissues i.e. “meat” / “muscle” and “fat”15/06/2022
CL 2022/37-PR05/22Request for comments at Step 6 on the Guidelines for the recognition of active substances or authorized uses of active substances of low public health concern that are considered exempted from the establishment of MRL or do not give rise to residues15/06/2022
CL 2022/39-PR05/22Request for comments on the management of unsupported compounds without public health concern scheduled for periodic review (proposal for a management proposal and options to support data management)15/06/2022
CL 2022/38-PR05/22Engagement of JMPR in parallel reviews of new compounds: Criteria for selecting the global project manager for the parallel review process20/06/2022
CL 2022/40/OCS-FFV06/22Request for comments on the proposed draft standard for onions and shallots31/07/2022
CL 2022/41/OCS-FFV06/22Request for comments at Step 5/8 on the proposed draft standard for berry fruits31/07/2022
CL 2022/42/OCS-FFV06/22Request for comments at Step 5/8 on the proposed draft standard for fresh dates31/07/2022
CL 2022/43/OCS-FFV06/22Request for comments on the proposed amendment to the Standard for Bananas (CXS 205-1997)31/07/2022
CL 2022/44-MAS06/22Request for comments: review of methods: cereals, pulses and legumes01/08/2022
CL 2022/29/OCS-SCH06/22Request for comments (at Step 3) on the proposed draft Standard for spices derived from dried fruits and berries (Allspice, Juniper berry, Star anise and Vanilla)19/08/2022
CL 2022/26/OCS-SCH06/22Request for Comments, at Step 6/7, on the draft standard for dried seeds - nutmeg19/08/2022
CL 2022/28/OCS-SCH06/22Request for comments (at Step 3) on the proposed draft Standard for small cardamom19/08/2022
CL 2022/27/OCS-SCH06/22Request for comments, at Step 3, on the proposed draft Standard for dried chilli peppers and paprika19/08/2022
CL 2022/25/OCS-SCH07/22Request for comments (at Step 7) on the draft Standard for Saffron 26/08/2022
CL 2022/45-CF07/22Request for comments and/or information on sampling plans: MLs for AFT and OTA in spices30/09/2022
CL 2022/46-CF07/22Request for comments on sampling plans for total aflatoxins for cereals and cereal-based foods, including foods for infants and young children30/09/2022
CL 2022/47-CF09/22Request for information on national sampling plans for methylmercury in fish or other contaminants in fish25/12/2022
CL 2022/51/OCS-LAC07/22Request for comments on the alignment of food additive provisions in CCLAC regional standards with the General Standard on Food Additives18/09/2022
CL 2022/52(Rev)/OCS-ASIA08/22Request for comments at Step 3 on the Proposed Draft Regional Standard for Soybean Products Fermented with Bacillus Species15/09/2022
CL 2022/53/OCS-ASIA08/22Request for comments at Step 3 on the Proposed Draft Regional Standard for Quick Frozen Dumpling15/09/2022
CL 2022/54/OCS-ASIA08/22Request for comments at Step 3 on the Proposed Draft Regional Standard for Cooked Rice Wrapped In Plant Leaves15/09/2022
CL 2022/30/OCS-SCH08/22Request for comments (at Step 3) on the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs - proposed draft requirements for turmeric16/09/2022
CL 2022/57/OCS-NFSDU09/22Request for comments (at Step 8) on the Guidelines for Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF)03/10/2022
CL 2022/60/OCS-MAS09/22Review of CXS 234 - 1999: Request for comments on the fats and oils workable package03/02/2023
CL 2022/59-FICS09/22Request for Comments on a New Work Proposal for the Development of Principles and Guidelines on the Use of Remote Audit and Verification in Regulatory Frameworks 14/10/2022
CL 2022/50/OCS-FH09/22Request for comments on the discussion paper on revision of the Guidelines on the Application of General principles Of Food Hygiene to the Control of Viruses in Food (CXG 79-2012)31/10/2022
CL 2022/58/OCS-EXEC09/22Request for comments on the Proposal for revision of the Standard for milk fat products (CXS 280-1973)14/10/2022
CL 2022/49/OCS-FH09/22Request for comments on the discussion paper on revision of the Guidelines on the Application of General Principles of Food Hygiene to the Control of Pathogenic Vibrio Species in Seafood (CXG 73-2010)31/10/2022
CL 2022/62/OCS-AFRICA09/22Request for Comments at Step 5/8 on proposed draft Guidelines for developing harmonized food safety legislation for the CCAFRICA region04/11/2022
CL 2022/61/OCS-AFRICA09/22Request for Comments at Step 8 on the draft Regional Standard for dried meat04/11/2022
CL 2022/63/OCS-SCH10/22Request for Comments, at Step 8, on Draft Standard for dried floral parts - Saffron04/11/2022
CL 2022/64/OCS-SCH10/22Request for Comments, at Step 8, on draft Standard for dried seeds - Nutmeg04/11/2022
CL 2022/65/OCS-SCH10/22Request for comments, at Step 5/8, on the proposed draft Standard for dried or dehydrated chilli pepper and paprika04/11/2022
CL 2022/66/OCS-SCH10/22Request for Comments, at Step 5, on proposed Draft Standard for dried small cardamom 04/11/2022
CL 2022/67/OCS-SCH10/22Request for comments, at Step 5, on the proposed draft Standard for spices derived from fruits and berries (Allspice, Juniper berry and Star anise)04/11/2022
CL 2022/56/OCS-FH10/22Request for comments at Step 3 on the proposed draft guidelines for the control of STEC in raw beef, fresh leafy vegetables, raw milk and raw milk cheeses, and sprouts09/11/2022
CL 2022/68/OCS-SCH10/22Request for comments on the proposed draft amendments to the labelling provisions for non-retail containers in the eight existing SCH standards 04/11/2022
CL 2022/69/OCS-AFRICA10/22Request for comments on the proposed draft revisions to the labelling provision on non-retail containers in Africa Regional Standards i.e. CXS 325R-2017; CXS 334R-2020; and CXS 335R-202004/11/2022
CL 2022/70-FL10/22Request for information on emerging issues / future work14/01/2023
CL 2022/71-RVDF0/Request for comments at Steps 3 and 6 on MRLs for veterinary drugs05/01/2023
CL 2022/72-RVDF0/Request for comments/information on the priority list of veterinary drugs for evaluation or re-evaluation by JECFA10/01/2023
CL 2022/48/OCS-FH10/22Request for comments at Step 3 on proposed draft guidelines for the safe use and re-use of water in food production09/11/2022
CL 2022/73/OCS-FL11/22Request for comments on criteria for the evaluation and prioritization of work of CCFL31/01/2023
CL 2022/74/OCS-NFSDU0/Request for comments on the General Principles for the establishment of NRVs-R for persons aged 6 - 36 months0/0/
CL 2022/74/OCS-NFSDU12/22Request for comments on the General Principles for Establishing NRVs-R for Persons Aged 6 - 36 Months10/02/2023
CL 2022/75(Rev1)-PR02/23Request for comments on the need to enhance CCPR/JMPR and the associated opportunities and challenges20/02/2023
CL 2022/76-RVDF0/Request for comments on the extrapolation of MRLs for veterinary drugs to one or more species30/01/2023
CL 2022/77-RVDF12/22Request for comments on criteria and procedures for the establishment of action levels for unintended and unavoidable carryover of veterinary drugs from feed to food of animal origin30/01/2023
CL 2022/78-RVDF12/22Request for comments on the recommendations arising from the Joint CCPR/CCRVDF EWG 30/01/2023
CL 2022/79-RVDF0/Request for comments on conclusions/recommendations concerning issues pertaining to harmonization of edible offal0/0/
CL 2022/80-NFSDU11/22Request for comments on the technological justification for the use of certain food additives and on the plan/programme for the consideration of remaining food additives16/01/2023
cl 2022/81/OCS-FO12/22Request for comments on the recommendations of JECFA90 and JECFA91 Assessment of substances proposed as previous cargoes03/09/2023
CL 2022/83/OCS-NASWP12/22Request for comments at Step 6 on the Draft Regional Standard for Fermented Noni Fruit Juice15/01/2023
CL 2022/82/OCS/REV-CAC01/23Request for comments from participating delegations of CAC45 on the CAC45 draft report paragraphs 177-229 and draft Appendices II-VII and X26/01/2023
CL 2022/84-CF0/Request for comments on the Priority list of contaminants for evaluation or re-evaluation by JECFA28/02/2023
CL 2022/85-CF01/23Review of Codex standards and related texts for contaminants28/02/2023
CL 2022/02-SCH0/Request for Comments at Step 6 on the draft Standard for dried small cardamom 0/0/
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