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Slide 2. Module 2.1 The Codex Alimentarius Commission. Objectives. Inform on the role and activities of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)Create awareness of the international importance of Codex regulationsCreate interest and understanding of mechanisms for national involvement in the Code
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1. The Codex Alimentarius Commission Module 2.1
2. Slide 2 Module 2.1 – The Codex Alimentarius Commission Objectives Inform on the role and activities of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)
Create awareness of the international importance of Codex regulations
Create interest and understanding of mechanisms for national involvement in the Codex Alimentarius Commission
3. Slide 3 Module 2.1 – The Codex Alimentarius Commission Content Introduction to the Codex Alimentarius Commission
What is it? What are its objectives? How does it function?
Codex work at regional level
Regional committees
Codex work at national level
National Codex Contact Points; National Codex Committee
4. Slide 4 Module 2.1 – The Codex Alimentarius Commission What is the Codex Alimentarius Commission? A joint FAO/WHO inter-governmental body with 171 member countries (as of August 2005) plus observers Responsible for implementing FAO/WHO Joint Food Standards Programme since 1962