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
19 January 2019
Codex sets quality standards where food without spices is unthinkable
02 January 2019
Tailored animal nutrition and feed strategies can lead to a significant reduction in antimicrobial usage
13 December 2018
An upcoming conference will focus on the future of food safety to boost international commitments
07 December 2018
Codex task force convenes to forge ahead on antimicrobial resistance
26 November 2018
Codex nutrition committee dedicated to those with special needs requiring special care
16 November 2018
Codex Members deliberate priorities for Latin America and Caribbean in 2020-2025
03 November 2018
Codex Asian region digs deep into strategic plan in Beijing workshop
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.