The CCNE Region - Regional Coordinator Saudi Arabia
In 1999 the 23rd session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission established the Regional Coordinating Committee for the Near East, bringing together countries in the Near East Region (for FAO) and the Eastern Mediterranean Region (for WHO). The committee held its first meeting in Cairo, Egypt in 2001.
The current regional coordinator for the Near East is based in the Saudi Food and Drug Authority in Riyadh.
The coordinator’s goals in leading the region in Codex include developing and strengthening Codex Contact Points and National Codex Committees as well as improving communication and coordination amongst CCNE members, with other regions and the Codex Secretariat.
A further objective is to develop the exchange of scientific and technical expertise amongst experienced and less experienced countries in the region.
The coordinator aims to promote the use of Codex standards as a basis for national legislation and regulations and continue work developing and reviewing Codex standards taking into account regional interests.
CCNE Coordinator
All information on Codex is public and free.
For regional enquiries contact:
CCNE Secretariat
Saudi Food & Drug Authority
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 11 2038222
Ext: 3347
Email: [email protected]
CCNE region to come together under the leadership of the new Regional Coordinator
On 7 April 2021 the Members of the CCNE region will come together virtually for an informal meeting under the direction of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, confirmed as the new Regional Coordinator at CAC43.
The meeting aims to review the ongoing work of CCNE and strengthen communication and collaboration on Codex work across the region. Virtual meetings have become a valuable tool to maintaining contact with Codex members and observers during the ongoing pandemic and ensuring that the work of Codex continues to progress.
“As Regional Coordinator we are looking forward to working with the CCNE Members to strengthen collaboration and participation in Codex work from our Region. This meeting is a first step in that direction,” said Mr Moosa Al-Faifi of the Saudi Arabian Food and Drug Authority. Mr Al-Faifi is leading the Saudi Arabian Secretariat for the next CCNE and will serve as Chairperson of CCNE11.
"When countries collaborate and actively participate in the work of the Commission and its subsidiary bodies, then Codex can fulfil its mission to protect consumer health and promote fair practices in the food trade," said Sarah Cahill, Senior Food Standards Officer "At this time of global pandemic, these virtual meetings serve as a bridge between countries and present a unique opportunity for Members and Observers to share ideas and address current challenges”.
The Regional Coordinating Committee for the Near East, was established in 1999 by the 23rd session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission and currently brings together 17 countries in the Near East Region (for FAO) and the Eastern Mediterranean Region (for WHO).
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