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 105-1981

Standard for Cocoa powders (cocoas) and dry mixtures of cocoa and sugars

CCCPC

1981

CXS 105-1981

Standard for Cocoa powders (cocoas) and dry mixtures of cocoa and sugars

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CXS 106-1983

General Standard for Irradiated Foods

CCFH

1983

CXS 106-1983

General Standard for Irradiated Foods

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CXS 107-1981

General Standard for the Labelling of Food Additives when sold as such

CCFA

1981

CXS 107-1981

General Standard for the Labelling of Food Additives when sold as such

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CXS 108-1981

Standard for Natural Mineral Waters

CCNMW

1981

CXS 108-1981

Standard for Natural Mineral Waters

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CXS 115-1981

Standard for Pickled Cucumbers (Cucumber Pickles)

CCPFV

1981

CXS 115-1981

Standard for Pickled Cucumbers (Cucumber Pickles)

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CXS 117-1981

Standard for Bouillons and Consommés

CCSB

1981

CXS 117-1981

Standard for Bouillons and Consommés

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CXS 118-1979

Standard for Foods for Special Dietary Use for Persons Intolerant to Gluten

CCNFSDU

1979

CXS 118-1979

Standard for Foods for Special Dietary Use for Persons Intolerant to Gluten

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CXS 119-1981

Standard for Canned Finfish

CCFFP

1981

CXS 119-1981

Standard for Canned Finfish

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CXS 130-1981

Standard for Dried Apricots

CCPFV

1981

CXS 130-1981

Standard for Dried Apricots

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CXS 131-1981

Standard for Unshelled Pistachio Nuts

CCPFV

1981

CXS 131-1981

Standard for Unshelled Pistachio Nuts

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CXS 141-1983

Standard for Cocoa (Cacao) Mass (Cocoa/Chocolate Liquor) and Cocoa Cake

CCCPC

1983

CXS 141-1983

Standard for Cocoa (Cacao) Mass (Cocoa/Chocolate Liquor) and Cocoa Cake

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CXS 143-1985

Standard for Dates

CCPFV

1985

CXS 143-1985

Standard for Dates

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CXS 145-1985

Standard for Canned Chestnuts and Canned Chestnut Purée

CCPFV

1985

CXS 145-1985

Standard for Canned Chestnuts and Canned Chestnut Purée

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CXS 146-1985

General Standard for the Labelling of and Claims for Prepackaged Foods for Special Dietary Uses

CCFL

1985

CXS 146-1985

General Standard for the Labelling of and Claims for Prepackaged Foods for Special Dietary Uses

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CXS 150-1985

Standard for Food Grade Salt

CCFA

1985

CXS 150-1985

Standard for Food Grade Salt

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CXS 151-1985

Standard for Gari

CCCPL

1985

CXS 151-1985

Standard for Gari

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CXS 152-1985

Standard for Wheat Flour

CCCPL

1985

CXS 152-1985

Standard for Wheat Flour

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CXS 153-1985

Standard for Maize (Corn)

CCCPL

1985

CXS 153-1985

Standard for Maize (Corn)

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CXS 154-1985

Standard for Whole Maize (Corn) Meal

CCCPL

1985

CXS 154-1985

Standard for Whole Maize (Corn) Meal

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CXS 155-1985

Standard for Degermed Maize (Corn) Meal and Maize (Corn) Grits

CCCPL

1985

CXS 155-1985

Standard for Degermed Maize (Corn) Meal and Maize (Corn) Grits

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