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 184-1993

Standard for Mangoes

CCFFV

1993

CXS 184-1993

Standard for Mangoes

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CXS 185-1993

Standard for Nopal

CCFFV

1993

CXS 185-1993

Standard for Nopal

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CXS 186-1993

Standard for Prickly Pear

CCFFV

1993

CXS 186-1993

Standard for Prickly Pear

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CXS 187-1993

Standard for Carambola

CCFFV

1993

CXS 187-1993

Standard for Carambola

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CXS 188-1993

Standard for Baby Corn

CCFFV

1993

CXS 188-1993

Standard for Baby Corn

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CXS 189-1993

Standard for Dried Shark Fins

CCFFP

1993

CXS 189-1993

Standard for Dried Shark Fins

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CXS 190-1995

Standard for Quick Frozen Fish Fillets

CCFFP

1995

CXS 190-1995

Standard for Quick Frozen Fish Fillets

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CXS 191-1995

Standard for Quick Frozen Raw Squid

CCFFP

1995

CXS 191-1995

Standard for Quick Frozen Raw Squid

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CXS 196-1995

Standard for Litchi

CCFFV

1995

CXS 196-1995

Standard for Litchi

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CXS 197-1995

Standard for Avocado

CCFFV

1995

CXS 197-1995

Standard for Avocado

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CXS 198-1995

Standard for Rice

CCCPL

1995

CXS 198-1995

Standard for Rice

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CXS 199-1995

Standard for Wheat and Durum Wheat

CCCPL

1995

CXS 199-1995

Standard for Wheat and Durum Wheat

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CXS 200-1995

Standard for Peanuts

CCCPL

1995

CXS 200-1995

Standard for Peanuts

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CXS 201-1995

Standard for Oats

CCCPL

1995

CXS 201-1995

Standard for Oats

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CXS 202-1995

Standard for Couscous

CCCPL

1995

CXS 202-1995

Standard for Couscous

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CXS 203-1995

Standard for Formula Foods for Use in Very Low Energy Diets for Weight Reduction

CCNFSDU

1995

CXS 203-1995

Standard for Formula Foods for Use in Very Low Energy Diets for Weight Reduction

CCNFSDU

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CXS 204-1997

Standard for Mangosteens

CCFFV

1997

CXS 204-1997

Standard for Mangosteens

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CXS 205-1997

Standard for Bananas

CCFFV

1997

CXS 205-1997

Standard for Bananas

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CXS 206-1999

General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms

CCMMP

1999

CXS 206-1999

General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms

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CXS 207-1999

Standard for Milk Powders and Cream Powder

CCMMP

1999

CXS 207-1999

Standard for Milk Powders and Cream Powder

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