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
05 October 2022
Global Conference underlines Korea’s commitment with FAO in combatting antimicrobial resistance
03 October 2022
Webinar “Guide and orientation for new Codex Alimentarius participants“: recordings available
29 September 2022
Regional workshop in Asia strengthening capacity for enhanced participation in Codex
27 September 2022
Uganda mentors Tanzania on effective management and engagement in Codex activities
26 September 2022
Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs / a trigger for change for industry and consumers
26 September 2022
AMR Codex Texts (ACT) project to be presented at the global conference in Korea
23 September 2022
Spices webinar encourages compromise for achieving consensus on saffron and nutmeg
22 September 2022
AMR Codex Texts (ACT) project in Mongolia: Discussions with veterinarians and coverage on TV
20 September 2022
CCFICS virtual workshop on "Equivalence" - 21 September 2022, 12:00 CET
15 September 2022
Artificial Intelligence for detecting food fraud - promoting Codex standards through AI
14 September 2022
CCAFRICA24 / successful regional meeting sends new standards to Commission
13 September 2022
Webinar series on Codex standards for the Latin American and the Caribbean region
13 September 2022
Save the date / 20 September 2022, Codex to launch new survey on use and impact of Codex standards
07 September 2022
Burundi / Training of quality champions and National Forum for effective participation in Codex
06 September 2022
CCAFRICA24 / standards can improve food safety and competitiveness across Africa
16 August 2022
FAO and partners hold World Food Safety Day activities in Tajikistan
06 August 2022
Liberia / President signs law establishing Liberia Standards Authority
05 August 2022
Codex Trust Fund / Workshop in Nigeria on importance of using Codex standards
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.