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Codex would have little authority in the field of international standard setting if it did not welcome and acknowledge the valuable contributions made by observers. Expert technical bodies, industry and consumer associations
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Intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can apply for observer status in Codex in order to attend and put forward their views at every stage of the standard-setting process.
Observer news
15 June 2021
Nigerian university professor sends a clear message on World Food Safety Day
15 June 2021
Agricultural Chief Scientists discuss digital traceability at G20 meeting
14 June 2021
In Burkina Faso, school children learn about safe and healthy food on World Food Safety Day
14 June 2021
Food Tank in the United States of America hosts an international discussion about One Health
11 June 2021
World Food Safety Day celebrated at Nitte University, India, with an oration by Prof Alan Reilly
11 June 2021
Spain’s Veraliment pushes for a full 360° approach to the Culture of Safety
11 June 2021
In Brazil, a school-restaurant organizes a week-long food safety campaign
11 June 2021
Botswana Ministers show support for World Food Safety Day across media
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.