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Codex Alimentarius Commission
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The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is an
intergovernmental body with over 170 members,
within the framework of the Joint Food Standards Programme established by the
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
and the World Health Organization (WHO), with the purpose of
protecting the health of consumers and ensuring fair practices in the food trade. The Commission also promotes
coordination of all food standards work undertaken by international governmental and non governmental organizations.
The Codex Alimentarius (Latin, meaning Food Law or Code) is the result of the Commission's work:
a collection of internationally adopted food standards, guidelines, codes of practice and other recommendations.
Meetings
The 31st session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission was held in Geneva, Switzerland, June 30-July 4, 2008.
Documents for Comment
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Delegate's Report of the 31st Session of the Commission, held Jun 30-Jul 4, Geneva, Switzerland
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