Codex Alimentarius Standards and Related Rexts

  • Resource Type:

    Website

  • Source:

    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

  • Source Type:

    IGO

  • Source Geography:

    Global

  • Description

    The Codex Alimentarius, or “Food Code” is a collection of standards, guidelines and codes of practice adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The Commission, also known as CAC, is the central part of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme and was established by FAO and WHO to protect consumer health and promote fair practices in food trade. It held its first meeting in 1963.

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