Latest CODEX food law news

17th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF) in Panama

WHO evaluates food additive: titanium dioxide

Workshop in Pakistan on Codex standards and foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Fats and Oils Committee convenes to evaluate current work and consider future plans

The updated Food Additives Database is now online

Three Codex Standards on Spices and Culinary Herbs to be adopted soon

Study on the use of Codex standards in Benin

WHO awards countries for progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fats

Experts meet to discuss spice and culinary herbs in India

FAO and WHO publishes report on threshold levels for some allergens

WHO publishes Manual on sugary drinks taxation policies

FAO publishes its work on new food sources and production systems

Revisions to Standard for Follow up Formula adopted

Webinar - Case Studies on the Codex General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms (GSUDT)

Survey on the use and impact of Codex texts 2023

JECFA publishes safety evaluation of certain food additives

Survey on use and impact of Codex texts

Updating Codex procedures to meet the need of Members

Codex Publishes Standard on Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika

Over 80 Codex standards to be adopted

The first ever Codex Trust Fund group project closes with ambitious plans for future collaboration

Aspartame: new risk assessment results released by JECFA and IARC

Codex Alimentarius Commission urges governments to ensure food meeting safety standards

First Global Congress to end harmful marketing of formula milk

Codex vital role in setting standards for methods of analysis

Insights on the revision of the General Principles of Food Hygiene (GPFH)

FAO and WHO joint event explores the impacts and importance of food standards

New toolbox on food hygiene standards launched by FAO

FAO publishes document on precautionary food labeling of priority allergens

Codex publishes standard for the labeling of non-retail food packages

WHO recommends against the use of non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases

Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS): new guidelines

Revision of allergen labeling requirements

Paper on gene editing and food security published

Working sessions of the Codex contaminants committee begin

Over 11 200 Codex standards to be harmonized into Bangladeshi food safety legislation

Codex Alimentarius Procedural Manual published

New strategic priorities on food safety at CCFA

New Codex Guidelines for ready-to-use therapeutic foods published

A transparent forum developing science-based standards for consumer protection

Implementation of Codex AMR texts

Is the Codex system fit for the future?

New food safety standards

Evaluation of certain food additives and contaminants

Review and adoption of quality standards and food safety

AMR Codex Texts (ACT)

Codex, an important tool in the region also for meeting SDGs

Meeting to discuss strategic food safety priorities

Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs

Nutritional evaluation of functional foods and nutrients

Revision of the Codex General Standard for Food Additives

Regional Workshop for the popularization of Codex Alimentarius work in CCLAC countries 2020-2022

Significant influence on the development of national pesticide residue standards

Delegates from European Union involved in Codex Alimentarius meet face-to-face

Looking at the past, present and future of European food control

Codex chairperson calls for the transformation of food systems

Safety standards set by CCCF at the core of the Codex mandate

Codex committee on fresh fruits and vegetables facilitates harmonization of international trade

Mongolia issues decree to reorganize National Codex Committee

Secretariat requests feedback on trans fatty acid (TFA) labeling options

Secretariat seeks views on labeling exemptions in emergency situations

Codex standards help improve food safety in Thailand

Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Codex to explore its statements of principle on role of science to help find consensus on controversial issues

CODEX - WHO launches a new Food Safety Community of Practice

New Codex guideline on ready-to-use therapeutic foods (ATLC)

Committee agrees on a final text for new guidelines on ready-to-use therapeutic foods

What foods may Codex be dealing with in the future?

Advances  in sending food labelling standards for adoption  

CCFO27 / Increasing demand for fats and oils requires globally agreed standards

Advances in sending food labelling standards for adoption

CCFA52 / Committee sends over 500 food additive provisions for adoption

Meeting of the Food Labeling Committee begins

Fish Committee to discuss adding new sardine species to standard

CCFA52 / food additives committee gets underway stressing business as usual

Meeting of the Food Labeling Committee begins

Fish Committee to discuss adding new sardine species to standard

CCFA52 / Committee sends over 500 food additive provisions for adoption

CCFA52 / food additives committee gets underway stressing business as usual

Generating regional positions in preparation for Codex meetings

Generating regional positions in preparation for Codex meetings   

Codex Members updated on approach for second virtual Commission

Codex Members updated on approach for second virtual Commission

Revised Codex text provides timely guidance on paperless electronic trade

Codex food additives working group faces the challenge of virtual meetings

Codex food additives working group faces the challenge of virtual meetings

Revised Codex text provides timely guidance on paperless electronic trade

Codex Committee moving towards a single, analytical standard for analysis and sampling

Contaminants committee proposes new maximum levels for cadmium in chocolate

Contaminants committee proposes new maximum levels for cadmium in chocolate

Codex Committee moving towards a single, analytical standard for analysis and sampling

New Codex spices standards ready for adoption

New Codex spices standards ready for adoption

Guatemala and El Salvador join forces to better engage in Codex work

Guatemala and El Salvador join forces to better engage in Codex work

Food additives risk analysis and legislation

FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific published “Food allergies – Leaving no one behind”

FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific published “Food allergies – Leaving no one behind”

Webinars build momentum on key trade issues in Codex ahead of may meeting

Webinars build momentum on key trade issues in Codex ahead of may meeting

Ministers Call on Codex to be Bold in Creating Ambitious New Standards

Ministers Call on Codex to be Bold in Creating Ambitious New Standards

Brexit deal recognizes the value of Codex standards

Brexit deal recognizes the value of Codex standards

Brexit deal recognizes the value of Codex standards

November launch for webinars on methods of analysis and sampling

Codex task force seeking consensus on antimicrobial resistance

Codex task force seeking consensus on antimicrobial resistance

November launch for webinars on methods of analysis and sampling

Virtual Commission: adopts all standards proposed and reactivates fish committee

FAO launches public review of methodology to analyse antimicrobial resistance legislation

Virtual Commission: adopts all standards proposed and reactivates fish committee

FAO launches public review of methodology to analyse antimicrobial resistance legislation

Countdown to first virtual Codex Alimentarius Commission

Countdown to first virtual Codex Alimentarius Commission

Members endorse a virtual session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

Members endorse a virtual session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

Codex Executive Committee: a trailblazer for virtual working

Codex Executive Committee: a trailblazer for virtual working

CCEXEC79 to meet virtually / First online session of a Codex committee confirmed

CCEXEC79 to meet virtually / First online session of a Codex committee confirmed

Protecting food security and facilitating food trade during COVID-19

Food additives committee supporting innovation whilst maintaining core values

Food additives committee supporting innovation whilst maintaining core values

Protecting food security and facilitating food trade during COVID-19

WTO: Recent activities by codex relevant to the TBT - Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

Codex Alimentarius Issues New Food Standards

WTO: Recent activities by codex relevant to the TBT - Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

Codex Alimentarius Issues New Food Standards

Codex Committee on General Principles / meeting postponed

Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods postponed

Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods postponed

Increasing the public health voice in globaldecision-making on nutrition labelling