Emilio Esteban / a new perspective, but the same values
Following his confirmation as the new United States of America Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety, Emilio Esteban, Chairperson of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH) sent a brief message to the Codex Secretariat.
Throughout my tenure in Codex I have been extremely lucky to have worked with extraordinary people. Great minds and kind hearts that shared a common goal. Professionals that are willing to understand the value of science and balance that with the reality that exists in our homes around the world.
This appointment gives me the opportunity to give back to society. It provides me with a different level platform to expound on our core values for safe food and fair trade. Food unites us all with an inevitable force that crosses country borders and social boundaries.
This new role, will provide me with a new perspective, but this is still the same person, with the same values. An opportunity to make a more significant contribution and, if possible, help others along the way.
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CCFH Chairperson Emilio Esteban is new USA Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety
Photo credit ©FAO/Roberto Sciotti
Emilio Esteban (right) with Brandi Robinson, United States of America, at CAC45, Rome, 24 November 2022
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Emilio Esteban / a new perspective, but the same values
Following his confirmation as the new United States of America Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety, Emilio Esteban, Chairperson of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH) sent a brief message to the Codex Secretariat.
Throughout my tenure in Codex I have been extremely lucky to have worked with extraordinary people. Great minds and kind hearts that shared a common goal. Professionals that are willing to understand the value of science and balance that with the reality that exists in our homes around the world.
This appointment gives me the opportunity to give back to society. It provides me with a different level platform to expound on our core values for safe food and fair trade. Food unites us all with an inevitable force that crosses country borders and social boundaries.
This new role, will provide me with a new perspective, but this is still the same person, with the same values. An opportunity to make a more significant contribution and, if possible, help others along the way.
Learn more
CCFH Chairperson Emilio Esteban is new USA Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety
Photo credit ©FAO/Roberto Sciotti
Emilio Esteban (right) with Brandi Robinson, United States of America, at CAC45, Rome, 24 November 2022
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