Symposium raises Codex profile in Japan
An online symposium, "Understanding the Codex Alimentarius Commission – Transition of Food Safety Standards Administration," was held on November 19, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan, to increase public knowledge of the Codex Alimentarius Commission's work.
The event began with a keynote video message from Codex Secretary, Dr. Sarah Cahill. Dr. Junya Yafune, Director of the International Food Safety Office at the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA), then spoke about Japan's food safety standards and their alignment with international standards. Researchers from the National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS)—Dr. Miou Toda, Dr. Takatoshi Sakai, Dr. Takahiro Watanabe, and Dr. Atsutaka Kubosaki—presented on the Codex Alimentarius Commission's general subject committees: CCCF, CCRVDF, CCPR, and CCFA. A panel, moderated by Professor Makiko Matsuo of the Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), University of Tokyo, discussed preparing for and addressing emerging food safety challenges. Panelists included Ms. Maki Morita of Food Communication Compass, Dr. Yafune, and the NIHS researchers. Around 400 participants joined online.
The online symposium was hosted by the CAA research group funded by the Food Safety Standards Policy Research Grants, and co-hosted by CAA, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Food Safety Commission (FSC), and IFI, the University of Tokyo.
Read more
シンポジウム「コーデックス委員会を理解する－食品衛生基準行政の移管を機に」(Japanese) https://ifi.u-tokyo.ac.jp/event/18885/
Photo © CAA Japan
Related content
Regional workshop equips countries to generate the science behind Codex pesticide MRLs
How can countries in Asia make sure their most important crops, especially tropical fruits and vegetables, are covered by Codex standards? That question drove a lively and highly interactive Regional Workshop...
Codex strategic plan takes centre stage at the 2026 Shenzhen Food Safety Forum
The 2026 Shenzhen Food Safety Forum took place in Shenzhen (China) on 15 September 2026 under the theme of “Sustainable Food Safety”, in response to the Codex Alimentarius Commission strategic plan 2026–2031...
Codex coordinators prepare for new regional meeting cycle, stress stronger coordination and capacity building
The Codex coordinators met with representatives of the Codex Secretariat, FAO and WHO, to prepare for a new cycle of FAO/WHO coordinating committee meetings, with six regional sessions scheduled between...
.tmb-thb5x4.jpeg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=33d295f8_1)
The 6th Global Conference on Foodborne AMR successfully held in Seoul, highlighting the achievements of the ACT Project
The 6th Global Conference on Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance (GCFA) was successfully held on 13 May 2026 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The conference has become an important international platform for...
ACT project to share experiences at the 6th Global Conference on Foodborne AMR
The FAO-implemented Action to support implementation of Codex AMR texts (ACT) project will share its experiences and challenges at the 6th Global Conference on Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance (GCFA),...
.tmb-thb5x4.jpeg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=de5f6081_1)
ACT / Pakistan strengthens One Health response to foodborne antimicrobial resistance at national conference
Pakistan is stepping up efforts to address foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR), one of the most pressing threats to public health, food safety and sustainable agriculture, through a strengthened One...
CTF / New success story from the Maldives shows a strengthened national food safety system
A new Success Story published by WHO and FAO demonstrates how support from the Codex Trust Fund (CTF) has helped the Maldives strengthen its national food safety system and improve its effective participation...
-jpg.tmb-thb5x4.jpeg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=73645107_1)
ACT / Cambodia Strengthens Capacity on Costing and Budgeting for its Multi Sectoral Action Plan on AMR
Siem Reap, Cambodia – 25 February 2025 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through the Action to support implementation of Codex AMR texts (ACT) project funded by the Ministry...
Codex committee wraps up Nashville meeting concluding work on water
The 55th session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH55) concluded in Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America, marking another important milestone in the development of international food...