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Codex Executive Committee
The Executive Committee acts as the executive organ of the Commission between sessions of the Commission. Its composition is designed to provide an adequate representation of the various geographical areas to which members of the Commission belong. In addition to the Chairperson and Vice-Chairpersons, seven members are elected by the Commission at the regular session, one coming from the following regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin American and the Caribbean, Near East, North America, and the South-West Pacific. Other members consist of the six Regional Coordinators.

The Committee may make proposals to the Commission regarding the work of the Commission, study special problems, and serves as the standard management body. The Committee generally meets prior to each session, and at other times during the year.

At the 31st session, Dr. Karen Hulebak of the United States was elected Chairperson. Elected to serve as Vice-Chairpersons were: Mr. Sanjay Dave, India; Mr. Ben Manyindo, Uganda; and, Mr. Knud Ostergaard, Denmark.

Member countries of the Executive Committee are:
Members on a Geographical Basis Regional Coordinators
Africa: Mali Africa: Ghana
Asia: Japan Asia: Indonesia
Europe: United Kingdom Europe: Switzerland
Latin America & Caribbean: Argentina LAC: Mexico
Near East: Jordan NASWP: Tonga
North America: Canada Near East: Tunisia
South West Pacific: New Zealand  

Sixty-First (61st) Session

The 61st Session of the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius was held in Geneva, Switzerland June 24-27, 2008.

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Last Modified: July 25, 2008

 

 

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