Observer News
07 September 2021
Live event on Observer organizations to strengthen understanding of Codex
28 September 2020
Two observers on working virtually and the value of global standards
01 June 2020
1 June World Milk Day / Helping a vibrant dairy sector produce safe and quality milk
26 February 2020
WTO / Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement encourages participation in Codex
At the heart of the Codex mandate are the core values of collaboration, inclusiveness, consensus building and transparency. Governmental and non-governmental, public and private organizations alike play a vital role in ensuring Codex texts are of the highest quality and based on sound science.
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
contribute to the standard-setting process in a spirit of openness, collaboration and transparency.
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
30 May 2023
ACT project in Nepal / Training on implementation of Codex antimicrobial resistance standards
26 May 2023
New food safety information leaflets now available in run-up to World Food Safety Day
17 May 2023
Korea Food Safety Day: New regulatory science programme in universities
17 May 2023
Codex60 / Launch of standard for labelling of non-retail containers of foods
15 May 2023
CCFL / Codex ensures consumers have the information they need on food labels
12 May 2023
First Asia Pacific Food Regulatory Authority Summit takes place in Seoul
11 May 2023
Japan’s Food Safety Management Association starts World Food Safety Day activities
01 May 2023
CCFICS / Key role in transition to sustainable agriculture says Minister
26 April 2023
Steve Wearne / global challenges require rules on trade fit for the future
21 April 2023
Contaminants Committee recognizes contribution of Yukiko Yamada to food safety
19 April 2023
Codex60 / Launch of new format for code of practice on lead at contaminants committee
19 April 2023
CCCF / cooperation at international level key to safety and quality of food
18 April 2023
There are many challenges coming our way – the future of food is discussed at a CCCF side event
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.