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
27 December 2019
Alexandria workshop maximises participation of all those involved in Codex in Egypt
13 December 2019
Codex Committee on Processed Fruits and Vegetables (CCPFV) invites participation in its upcoming meeting
08 December 2019
Codex tackling mounting demand for urgent management of antimicrobial resistance
26 November 2019
CCNFSDU plays a pivotal role devoting its energy to those who need special protection
23 November 2019
Codex nutrition committee - a common goal to combat malnutrition and obesity
20 November 2019
Codex online training: Australia investing time to boost efficiency
19 November 2019
Antimicrobial resistance. Understanding where it is and how to target it key to reducing risks
10 November 2019
Near East meeting, a precious space for open discussions around food safety
08 November 2019
Webinar with Jamaica’s ‘brilliant minds’ reveals importance of speaking Codex language
05 November 2019
Internationally developed guidance on managing food allergens crucial
04 November 2019
Mindy Brashears calls on Codex to “Do right and feed everyone…safely”
03 November 2019
Codex food hygiene principles basis for safe food around the world
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.