The Codex Alimentarius Commission.

Author(s) : RANDELL A. W.

Summary

The document summarizes the papers presented during the Melbourne conference (October 1999), concerning the joint actions (FAO-WHO), related to international trade regulations of foodstuffs, hygienics and safety. This action is led by the Codex Alimentarius Commission that will celebrate its 40 years of existence in 2001. The past actions of Codex were presented; and future trends were outlined. The roles of FAO, WHO, and of the WTO were defined.

Details

  • Original title: The Codex Alimentarius Commission.
  • Record ID : 2000-2277
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation, General information
  • Publication date: 1999/10/11
  • Source: Source: FAO, Rep. Conf. int. Food Trade Beyond 2000, Melbourne, AU
    ALICOM 99-3; 5 p.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.