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 208-1999

Group Standard for Cheeses in Brine

CCMMP

1999

CXS 208-1999

Group Standard for Cheeses in Brine

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CXS 210-1999

Standard for Named Vegetable Oils

CCFO

1999

CXS 210-1999

Standard for Named Vegetable Oils

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CXS 211-1999

Standard for Named Animal Fats

CCFO

1999

CXS 211-1999

Standard for Named Animal Fats

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CXS 212-1999

Standard for Sugars

CCS

1999

CXS 212-1999

Standard for Sugars

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CXS 213-1999

Standard for Limes

CCFFV

1999

CXS 213-1999

Standard for Limes

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CXS 214-1999

Standard for Pummelos

CCFFV

1999

CXS 214-1999

Standard for Pummelos

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CXS 215-1999

Standard for Guavas

CCFFV

1999

CXS 215-1999

Standard for Guavas

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CXS 216-1999

Standard for Chayotes

CCFFV

1999

CXS 216-1999

Standard for Chayotes

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CXS 217-1999

Standard for Mexican Limes

CCFFV

1999

CXS 217-1999

Standard for Mexican Limes

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CXS 218-1999

Standard for Ginger

CCFFV

1999

CXS 218-1999

Standard for Ginger

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CXS 219-1999

Standard for Grapefruits

CCFFV

1999

CXS 219-1999

Standard for Grapefruits

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CXS 220-1999

Standard for Longans

CCFFV

1999

CXS 220-1999

Standard for Longans

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CXS 221-2001

Group Standard for Unripened Cheese including Fresh Cheese

CCMMP

2001

CXS 221-2001

Group Standard for Unripened Cheese including Fresh Cheese

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CXS 222-2001

Standard for Crackers from Marine and Freshwater Fish, Crustaceans and Molluscan Shellfish

CCFFP

2001

CXS 222-2001

Standard for Crackers from Marine and Freshwater Fish, Crustaceans and Molluscan Shellfish

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CXS 223-2001

Standard for Kimchi

CCPFV

2001

CXS 223-2001

Standard for Kimchi

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CXS 224-2001

Standard for Tannia

CCFFV

2001

CXS 224-2001

Standard for Tannia

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CXS 225-2001

Standard for Asparagus

CCFFV

2001

CXS 225-2001

Standard for Asparagus

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CXS 226-2001

Standard for Cape Gooseberry

CCFFV

2001

CXS 226-2001

Standard for Cape Gooseberry

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CXS 227-2001

General Standard for Bottled/Packaged Drinking Waters (Other Than Natural Mineral Waters)

CCNMW

2001

CXS 227-2001

General Standard for Bottled/Packaged Drinking Waters (Other Than Natural Mineral Waters)

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CXS 236-2003

Standard for Boiled Dried Salted Anchovies

CCFFP

2003

CXS 236-2003

Standard for Boiled Dried Salted Anchovies

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