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]
CCLAC / Latin America and the Caribbean region gears up for CCLAC22
by the Regional Coordinator of CCLAC
The Codex Coordinating Committee for Latin America and Caribbean (CCLAC) has concluded its "Regional Workshop for the popularization of Codex Alimentarius work in CCLAC countries 2020-2022". The purpose of the workshop was for the different countries of the region, to share experiences and activities related to Codex work, such as meetings attended, events held and the different areas of interest in which they are working. Similarly, the workshop extended messages about the importance of countries’ participation not only in regional matters but also in work carried out in coordination with the Codex Secretariat.
CCLAC supports the work of Codex in favour of consumer health, fair practices in food trade and the deverlopment of the people in the region.
- Rommel Betancourt
Organizers were glad to see what efforts had been made regarding Codex work in countries, and what had been achieved, despite the current challenges. Countries also expressed great interest in continuing, reinforcing and advancing in the elaboration of international reference standards, as well as in supporting and participating in different areas of Codex work.
There was a total of 23 exhibiting countries, with around 35 participants per day over a 7-day period. For those countries that could not be present due to scheduling issues, different activities will be organized. The information provided is of importance and will provide constructive input for the 22nd CCLAC meeting.
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