Codex Trust Fund / Workshop in Nigeria on importance of using Codex standards
The National Codex Committee of Nigeria, in collaboration with FAO Nigeria, under the sponsorship of the Codex Trust Fund, held a two-day regional workshop from 26to 27July 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria to create awareness on the importance of using Codex Standards for farmers, processors, small and medium enterprises, and to train local journalists on the reporting of Codex activities.
With more than 65 participants in attendance, the general objective of the workshop was to spread information and awareness on Codex Alimentarius and tools to ensure food safety in Nigeria. Technical sessions and breakout groups included specific training on the value of Codex food safety standards as well as discussions on how best to further disseminate the information gathered to benefit all sectors present.
Outcomes of the valuable training included recognition of the importance Codex texts play in ensuring safe, quality and nutritious food for a healthy population and supporting trade. Delegates also recognized that food safety is critical for sustainable food security in Nigeria and can be achieved through practices that conform to international food standards.
The training was covered by the Mitc news channel in Nigeria.
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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.
Current Codex Alimentarius Commission
Codex Trust Fund / Workshop in Nigeria on importance of using Codex standards
The National Codex Committee of Nigeria, in collaboration with FAO Nigeria, under the sponsorship of the Codex Trust Fund, held a two-day regional workshop from 26to 27July 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria to create awareness on the importance of using Codex Standards for farmers, processors, small and medium enterprises, and to train local journalists on the reporting of Codex activities.
With more than 65 participants in attendance, the general objective of the workshop was to spread information and awareness on Codex Alimentarius and tools to ensure food safety in Nigeria. Technical sessions and breakout groups included specific training on the value of Codex food safety standards as well as discussions on how best to further disseminate the information gathered to benefit all sectors present.
Outcomes of the valuable training included recognition of the importance Codex texts play in ensuring safe, quality and nutritious food for a healthy population and supporting trade. Delegates also recognized that food safety is critical for sustainable food security in Nigeria and can be achieved through practices that conform to international food standards.
The training was covered by the Mitc news channel in Nigeria.
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