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The international context: the role of Codex Alimentarius in setting safety and quality standards for global agri-food supply chains
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18 November 2024

This chapter reviews the origins and development of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, established by the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). It describes the Codex organizational structure and standard setting process. The chapter goes on to review the main achievements of Codex in promoting global food safety and quality, as well as the current and future challenges facing the organization.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Food Science / Food Safety & Security, Sustainable agriculture, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, Food security and supply, Agriculture, agribusiness and food production industries, Agronomy and crop production, Animal husbandry
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The development of food standards
- 3 The Codex organisational structure
- 4 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Codex Strategic Plan 20202025
- 5 Codex, the World Trade Organization, and trade harmonisation
- 6 Conclusion and future trends
- 7 References