The CCLAC Region - Regional Coordinator Ecuador
In 1976 a Coordinating Committee for Latin America, established by the 10th Codex Alimentarius Commission in 1974, held its first meeting in Rome with eight countries from the region in attendance. At its third session a proposal was made to change the name of the committee to its current form (Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean) as this better reflected the membership of the region. In 1984 at its 31st session, the Executive Committee, acting on behalf of the Commission, agreed to this change.
The region of Latin America and the Caribbean is an important actor in the production and trade of food at a global level. The region produces enough food to supply itself and to export, with both water and land resources to produce even more.
The region has enormous natural wealth, a flourishing agricultural industry and a family farming sector that is essential for its population. The promotion and strengthening of food safety must be continued at the level of all regions to guarantee the health of consumers and fair and equitable trade.< /p>
The coordinator, Ecuador is based in AGROCALIDAD an agency attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. They aim to create synergies between countries in the region, to provide mutual support in order to overcome regional problems and examine solutions to common challenges.
The coordinator further aims to strengthen collaboration among countries and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the Commission and its subsidiary bodies.
CCLAC Coordinator
All information on Codex is public and free.
For regional enquiries contact:
CCLAC Secretariat
Agencia de Regulación y Control Fito y
Zoosanitaria AGROCALIDAD
Avenida
Eloy Alfaro y Amazonas
Quito
Email: [email protected]
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Costa Rica Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce marks World Food Safety Day
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William Cole vineyard highlights good practices in Chile for World Food Safety Day
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Webinar on Codex texts for the Latin American and the Caribbean region / 7 December 10.00 (GMT-5)
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Bolivia / National Codex Committee signs Institutional Strategic Plan 2022-2025
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Bolivia / National Codex Committee holds workshop on links to WTO Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures agreements
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AMR Codex Texts (ACT) project in Bolivia and Colombia / coverage on national TV as workshops evaluate progress
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CCLAC22 / Codex, an important tool in the region also for meeting SDGs.
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CCLAC22 / Quito meeting an opportunity to address pressing food safety topics
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Grenada hosts capacity building training session for National Codex Committee & stakeholders
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El Salvador / CTF workshop on application of Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene
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Webinar “Guide and orientation for new Codex Alimentarius participants“: recordings available
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Webinar series on Codex standards for the Latin American and the Caribbean region
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Avocado Packing Company in Peru raises food safety awareness in a day of fun for staff
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Employee training at Brazilian food processing company improves food safety awareness
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In Ecuador, the Health Department of the Municipality of Quito commemorates World Food Safety Day
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