The CCASIA Region - Regional Coordinator China
The Coordinating Committee for Asia was established at the 11th Meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Commission held in Rome, Italy, in July 1976. Its first meeting was held in New Delhi (India) in January 1977.
The regional coordinator operates from within the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment.
China’s main priorities as coordinator include enhancing participation in Codex meetings, supporting the prioritization of Codex work in the region, improving harmonization of food safety standards and accelerating the revitalization of the coordinating committee by sharing information and providing regular updates on food safety issues within the region.
China also wishes to promote collaboration with observer organizations and improve efficient and effective communication between regional members FAO, WHO, and the Codex Secretariat.
CCASIA Coordinator
All information on Codex is public and free.
For regional enquiries contact:
CCASIA Secretariat
No.37,Guangqu Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022
Tel:
Tel: +86-10-52165402
Email: [email protected]
First Asia Pacific Food Regulatory Authority Summit takes place in Seoul
Ministers and representatives of seven countries gathered in Seoul, Republic of Korea on 10-11 May 2023 to establish a ministerial level food regulators coalition in the Asia-Pacific region. The Asia Pacific Food Regulatory Authority Summit (APFRAS) has been convened to address common challenges in the food sector such as food policy, emerging food technology and safe trade.
Delegates attending first APFRAS session, Seoul 10-11 May 2023
Australia, China, New Zealand, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam and the Republic of Korea reached consensus on the need for international standards for food safety. Oh You-kyung, Korean Minister of Food and Drug Safety, was elected as chairperson for three years and an APFRAS Seoul declaration was adopted committing the group to work towards enhancing strategic leadership in the region and to addressing common opportunities and challenges in the food sector including emerging technology and novel food. The summit will be held annually, and the next meeting will take place in Seoul in 2024.
Minister Oh, Yu-kyoung, said: “We reached agreement to discuss global food safety issues and to strengthen capacity building between member countries.”
Tom Heilandt, Codex Secretary also addressed the session and underlined the need for clear and balanced regulations considering a One-Health approach.
Photo credit © Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Republic of Korea
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