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IAFN – Codex and Sustainability in Food and Agricultural Production Summary – 2023
This document outlines ten considerations for the discussion on Codex Alimentarius contribution to the sustainability of food and agricultural production. The document highlights that Codex has an important role in contributing to sustainability through its mandate of protecting consumer health and ensuring fair practices in food trade enabling food safety, leading to better nutrition, less food waste, and potentially more food security, thus contributing to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, there are several areas of concern and issues to consider if Codex initiates activity on sustainability in its standard setting work.
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IAFN – Trade Fact Sheet – 2019
As the most important international standard setting body in food safety, the Codex Alimentarius plays a crucial role in protecting the health of the consumers while enabling fair trade of agricultural products to the benefit of farmers and consumers.
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IAFN – Overview of the CODEX MRL – 2019
Overview of the Codex MRL Setting Process for Pesticides
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IAFN – Codex Coalition – Food Safety and Food Security – Position Paper – 2019
Coalition members acknowledge the important role that Codex plays in international standard setting and supports enhancing Codex procedures and facilitating trade. Our ultimate objective is to ensure the continued production and trade of safe, high quality and diverse food in an economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable way. While no easy solution to address capacity constraints exists, high-level commitment to increase the capacity and efficiency of the JMPR from the leadership of FAO, WHO and the Codex Alimentarius Commission is a fundamental requirement.
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PSM – Codex Coalition Factsheet on Trade – 2019
As the most important international standard setting body in food safety, the Codex Alimentarius plays a crucial role in protecting the health of the consumers while enabling fair trade of agricultural products to the benefit of farmers and consumers.
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PSM – Codex Coalition Key Messages – 2019
Coalition for an Enhanced Codex Objective 1: Increase the Availability of Experts to Scientific Advice Technical Committees KEY MESSAGES
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IAFN – Codex Coalition – Food Safety and Food Security – Position Paper – 2018
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Case Studies on Missing MRLs
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Coalition – Mission and Principles
Coalition for an Enhanced Codex Mission, Shared Principles and Public Policy Hopes
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IAFN – CODEX – Position Paper – 2017
As the most important international standard setting body in the area of food safety, the Codex Alimentarius plays a crucial role in protecting the health of the consumers while enabling trade in agricultural products. This activity benefits both farmers and consumers. One of its most important responsibilities is Codex’s role in setting international pesticide maximum residue limits (MRLs).
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