With advancements in technology, it is possible today to produce food that caters to innumerable preferences and expectations.

Confronted by so many options, consumers nowadays are often faced with the challenge of understanding exactly what they are buying and consuming. Food information, such as nutrients and ingredients, are more important than ever before in helping consumers make informed choices when buying food.

The role of Codex in Nutrition and Labelling

Codex provides guidance on the compositional requirements of foods so that they are nutritionally safe. Codex also provides guidance on general labelling of foods and the health or nutrient claims producers make on labels, with terms such as "low fat", "high fat" etc. Codex guidance ensures that consumers understand what they are buying and that "it is what it says it is".

The Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary uses (CCNFSDU) addresses a wide range of technical and regulatory issues for foods that can contribute to the prevention of nutritional deficiencies and diet-related non-communicable diseases. The Codex Committee on Food Labelling (CCFL) sets standards and guidelines for nutrition information on food packages enabling consumers to make informed food choices. As fora in which member countries, leading industry associations and consumer organisations actively participate, the Nutrition and Labelling committees are important tools for influencing the food system and gaining global consensus on nutrition topics.

FAO Policy Series: Nutrition and Food Systems

CXS 70-1981

Standard for Canned Tuna and Bonito

CCFFP

1981

CXS 70-1981

Standard for Canned Tuna and Bonito

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CXS 72-1981

Standard for Infant Formula and Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants

CCNFSDU

1981

CXS 72-1981

Standard for Infant Formula and Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants

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CXS 73-1981

Standard for Canned Baby Foods

CCNFSDU

1981

CXS 73-1981

Standard for Canned Baby Foods

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CXS 74-1981

Standard for Processed Cereal-Based Foods for Infants and Young Children

CCNFSDU

1981

CXS 74-1981

Standard for Processed Cereal-Based Foods for Infants and Young Children

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CXS 75-1981

Standard for Quick Frozen Peaches

CCPFV

1981

CXS 75-1981

Standard for Quick Frozen Peaches

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CXS 76-1981

Standard for Quick Frozen Bilberries

CCPFV

1981

CXS 76-1981

Standard for Quick Frozen Bilberries

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CXS 78-1981

Standard for Canned Fruit Cocktail

CCPFV

1981

CXS 78-1981

Standard for Canned Fruit Cocktail

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CXS 86-1981

Standard for Cocoa Butter

CCCPC

1981

CXS 86-1981

Standard for Cocoa Butter

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CXS 87-1981

Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products

CCCPC

1981

CXS 87-1981

Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products

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CXS 88-1981

Standard for Corned Beef

CCPMPP

1981

CXS 88-1981

Standard for Corned Beef

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CXS 89-1981

Standard for Luncheon Meat

CCPMPP

1981

CXS 89-1981

Standard for Luncheon Meat

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CXS 90-1981

Standard for Canned Crab Meat

CCFFP

1981

CXS 90-1981

Standard for Canned Crab Meat

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CXS 92-1981

Standard for Quick Frozen Shrimps or Prawns

CCFFP

1981

CXS 92-1981

Standard for Quick Frozen Shrimps or Prawns

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CXS 94-1981

Standard for Canned Sardines and Sardine-Type Products

CCFFP

1981

CXS 94-1981

Standard for Canned Sardines and Sardine-Type Products

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CXS 95-1981

Standard for Quick Frozen Lobsters

CCFFP

1981

CXS 95-1981

Standard for Quick Frozen Lobsters

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CXS 96-1981

Standard for Cooked Cured Ham

CCPMPP

1981

CXS 96-1981

Standard for Cooked Cured Ham

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CXS 97-1981

Standard for Cooked Cured Pork Shoulder

CCPMPP

1981

CXS 97-1981

Standard for Cooked Cured Pork Shoulder

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CXS 98-1981

Standard for Cooked Cured Chopped Meat

CCPMPP

1981

CXS 98-1981

Standard for Cooked Cured Chopped Meat

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CXS 99-1981

Standard for Canned Tropical Fruit Salad

CCPFV

1981

CXS 99-1981

Standard for Canned Tropical Fruit Salad

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CXS 103-1981

Standard for Quick Frozen Blueberries

CCPFV

1981

CXS 103-1981

Standard for Quick Frozen Blueberries

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