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 260-2007
Standard for Pickled Fruits and Vegetables
CCPFV
2007
CXS 262-2006
Standard for Mozzarella
CCMMP
2006
CXS 263-1966
Standard for Cheddar
CCMMP
1966
CXS 264-1966
Standard for Danbo
CCMMP
1966
CXS 266-1966
Standard for Gouda
CCMMP
1966
CXS 267-1966
Standard for Havarti
CCMMP
1966
CXS 268-1966
Standard for Samsø
CCMMP
1966
CXS 269-1967
Standard for Emmental
CCMMP
1967
CXS 270-1968
Standard for Tilsiter
CCMMP
1968
CXS 271-1968
Standard for Saint-Paulin
CCMMP
1968
CXS 272-1968
Standard for Provolone
CCMMP
1968
CXS 273-1968
Standard for Cottage Cheese
CCMMP
1968
CXS 274-1969
Standard for Coulommiers
CCMMP
1969
CXS 275-1973
Standard for Cream Cheese
CCMMP
1973
CXS 276-1973
Standard for Camembert
CCMMP
1973
CXS 278-1978
Standard for Extra Hard Grating Cheese
CCMMP
1978
CXS 279-1971
Standard for Butter
CCMMP
1971
CXS 280-1973
Standard for Milkfat Products
CCMMP
1973