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Observer news
14 October 2021
TFAMR / an incredible achievement to complete work on new guidance on AMR surveillance
13 October 2021
Fish committee / making headway on work to expand sardine standard with new species
10 October 2021
TFAMR08 / Committee approves code of practice but time running out on new surveillance text
08 October 2021
CCFL46 / Stunning achievement in sending food labelling standards for adoption
06 October 2021
TFAMR08 / Steady progress on new monitoring and surveillance guidance
04 October 2021
Innovative working groups prove useful in facilitating finalization of AMR texts on time
02 October 2021
First World Food Forum kicks off with a global virtual event from FAO in Rome
28 September 2021
CCFL46 / Labelling standards empower consumers to make important and informed decisions
25 September 2021
Codex food labelling committee / preparation and willingness to compromise keys to success
24 September 2021
El Salvador / CONACODEX signs Strategic Plan of the National Codex Program
24 September 2021
Codex Trust Fund / Bhutan - "Achieving Leadership in the Codex Process"
23 September 2021
United Nations Food Systems Summit 2021 opens for planet, people and prosperity
21 September 2021
Observing Codex / webinar highlights strong commitment of Observers to Codex standard setting
20 September 2021
CCFFP35 / Fish Committee to discuss adding new sardine species to standard
13 September 2021
CCFA52 / Committee sends over 500 food additive provisions for adoption
10 September 2021
Tribute to the Late Dr. Claude Mosha, 15th Codex Alimentarius Chairperson (2006 – 2008)
08 September 2021
World Food Safety Day report 2021 – an overview of festivity and creativity
Codex and Observer
Food is a sensitive commodity, which has travelled
around the world since ancient times.
We might not always know where it comes from,
but we expect it to be available, safe and of good quality.
around the world since ancient times.
We might not always know where it comes from,
but we expect it to be available, safe and of good quality.