Codex Meeting to Target Draft U.S. Positions on Food Standards

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
May 25, 2012

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a June 5, 2012, public meeting in Washington, D.C., to provide information and receive comments on draft U.S positions to be discussed at the 35th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission on July 2-7 in Rome, Italy.

Agenda items include revocation of existing Codex standards, proposals for
the elaboration of new standards and for the discontinuation of work, general
implementation status, and a draft Codex strategic plan for 2014-2019. See
Federal Register, May 24, 2012.

Categories: Issue 441, Legislation, Regulations and Standards
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Codex Meeting to Target Draft U.S. Positions on Food Standards

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