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
28 September 2020
Two observers on working virtually and the value of global standards
25 September 2020
Codex approves regional standard for kava products for use as a beverage
24 September 2020
Teaming up for Food Safety with the Global Food Safety Initiative
10 September 2020
Codex announces webinar for delegates to prepare for first virtual Commission
03 September 2020
Codex standards and regional committees key to FAO COVID-19 response on trade and food safety
27 August 2020
Members endorse a virtual session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
13 August 2020
Efforts to reduce veterinary drug residues in food in East Europe and Central Asia
05 August 2020
‘Knowledge = Prevention’ is the key message of a World Food Safety Day campaign in Albania
05 August 2020
Sichuan Agricultural University students share news of food safety in a variety of ways
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.