[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 153 (Thursday, August 10, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54290-54299]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17128]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
U.S. Codex Office
[Docket No. USDA-2023-0011]
International Standard-Setting Activities
AGENCY: Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (TFAA), USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice informs the public of the sanitary and
phytosanitary (SPS) standard-setting activities of the Codex
Alimentarius (Codex), in accordance with section 491 of the Trade
Agreements Act of 1979, as amended, and the Uruguay Round Agreements
Act. This notice also provides a list of other standard-setting
activities of Codex, including commodity standards, guidelines, codes
of practice, and revised texts. This notice, which covers Codex
activities during the time periods of June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023 and
June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024, seeks comments on standards under
consideration and recommendations for new standards.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 13, 2023.
ADDRESSES: The U.S. Codex Office (USCO) invites interested persons to
submit their comments on this notice. Comments may be submitted by one
of the following methods:
Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: This website provides the
ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on this
web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions at the website for
submitting comments.
Mail: Send to Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, U.S. Codex Office,
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop S4861, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Room 4861, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
Instructions: All items submitted by mail or email are to include
the Agency name (i.e., USCO) and docket number USDA-2023-0011. Comments
received in response to this docket will be made available for public
inspection and posted without change, including any personal
information to http://www.regulations.gov.
Please state that your comments refer to Codex. If your comments
relate to specific Codex committees, please identify the committee(s)
in your comments and submit a copy of your comments to the U.S.
delegate to the committee.
Docket: For access to background documents or comments received,
email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Mary Frances Lowe, United States
Manager for Codex Alimentarius, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office
of the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, U.S.
Codex Office, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 4861, Washington, DC
20250-3700, Email: [email protected], Telephone: 202-205-7760.
For information pertaining to committees, contact the U.S. delegate
for that committee. A complete list of delegates and alternate
delegates is accessible via the internet at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/us-codex-program-officials.pdf. Documents
pertaining to Codex and specific committee agendas are accessible via
the internet at http://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/meetings/en/. The U.S. Codex Office also maintains a website at http://www.usda.gov/codex, a link that offers an email subscription service
providing access to information related to Codex. Customers can add or
delete their subscription themselves and have the option to password
protect their accounts.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on January 1,
1995, as the common international institutional framework for the
conduct of trade relations among its members in matters related to the
Uruguay Round Trade Agreements. The WTO is the successor organization
to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). United States
membership in the WTO was approved and the Uruguay Round Agreements Act
(Uruguay Round Agreements) was signed into law by the President on
December 8, 1994, Public Law 103-465, 108 Stat. 4809. The Uruguay Round
Agreements became effective with respect to the United States on
January 1, 1995. The Uruguay Round Agreements amended the Trade
Agreements Act of 1979. Pursuant to section 491 of the Trade Agreements
Act of 1979, as amended, the President is required to designate an
agency to be ``responsible for informing the public of the sanitary and
phytosanitary (SPS) standard-setting activities of each international
standard-setting organization'' (19 U.S.C. 2578). The main
international standard-setting organizations are the Codex Alimentarius
(Codex), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, founded as
OIE), and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The
President, pursuant to Proclamation No. 6780 of March 23, 1995, (60 FR
15845), designated the U.S. Department of Agriculture as the agency
responsible for informing the public of the SPS standard-setting
activities of each international standard-setting organization. The
Secretary of Agriculture has delegated to the Trade and Foreign
Agricultural Affairs Mission Area the responsibility to inform the
public of the SPS standard-setting activities of Codex. The Trade and
Foreign Agricultural Affairs Mission Area has, in turn, assigned the
responsibility for informing the public of the SPS standard-setting
activities of Codex to the U.S. Codex Office (USCO).
Codex was created in 1963 by two United Nations organizations, the
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health
Organization (WHO). Codex is the principal international organization
for establishing standards for food. Through adoption of food
standards, codes of practice, and other guidelines developed by its
committees, and by promoting their adoption and implementation by
governments, Codex seeks to protect the health of consumers, ensure
fair practices in the food trade, and promote coordination of food
standards work undertaken by international governmental and
nongovernmental organizations. In the United States, U.S. Codex
activities are managed and carried out by the United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA); the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
Department of
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Health and Human Services (HHS); the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC); and the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
As the agency responsible for informing the public of the SPS
standard-setting activities of Codex, the USCO publishes this notice in
the Federal Register annually. Attachment 1: Sanitary and Phytosanitary
Activities of Codex sets forth the following information:
1. The SPS standards under consideration or planned for
consideration; and
2. For each SPS standard specified:
a. A description of the consideration or planned consideration of
the standard
b. Whether the United States is participating or plans to
participate in the consideration of the standard
c. The agenda for United States participation, if any; and
d. The agency responsible for representing the United States with
respect to the standard.
To obtain copies of the standards listed in Attachment 1: Sanitary
and Phytosanitary Activities of Codex, please contact the U.S. delegate
or the U.S. Codex Office.
This notice also solicits public comment on standards that are
currently under consideration or planned for consideration and
recommendations for new standards. The U.S. delegate, in conjunction
with the responsible agency, will take the comments received into
account in participating in the consideration of the standards and in
proposing matters to be considered by Codex.
The U.S. delegate will facilitate public participation in the
United States Government's activities relating to Codex. The U.S.
delegate will maintain a list of individuals, groups, and organizations
that have expressed an interest in the activities of the Codex
committees and will disseminate information regarding U.S. delegation
activities to interested parties. This information will include the
status of each agenda item; the U.S. Government's position or
preliminary position on each agenda item; and the time and place of
planning meetings and debriefing meetings following the Codex committee
sessions. In addition, the USCO makes much of the same information
available through its web page at http://www.usda.gov/codex. If you
would like to access or receive information about specific committees,
please visit the web page or notify the appropriate U.S. delegate or
the U.S. Codex Office, Room 4861, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-3700, Email: [email protected].
The information provided in Attachment 1: Sanitary and
Phytosanitary Activities of Codex describes the status of Codex
standard-setting activities by the Codex committees for the time
periods from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023 and June 1, 2023 to May 31,
2024. A list of forthcoming Codex sessions may be found at: https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/meetings/en/.
Additional Public Notification
Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy
development is important. Consequently, the USCO will announce this
Federal Register publication on-line through the U.S. Codex web page
located at: https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/us-codex-office.
Done at Washington, DC.
Mary Frances Lowe,
U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius.
Attachment 1: Sanitary and Phytosanitary Activities of Codex
Codex Alimentarius Commission and Executive Committee
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (Commission or CAC) convened its
45th Session (CAC45) from November 21-25, 2022, in Rome, Italy, with
report adoption taking place virtually on December 12-13, 2022 and
continued by written procedure. The relevant document is REP22/CAC. The
actions taken by the Commission at CAC45 (e.g., adoption and revocation
of standards, approval of new work, discontinuation of work,
amendments, etc.) are described below under the respective Codex
committees.
The Commission is scheduled to convene its 46th Session (CAC46)
from November 27 to December 2, 2023. At its 46th Session, the
Commission will consider adopting standards recommended by committees
at Step 8 or 5/8 (final adoption) and advance the work of committees by
adopting draft standards at Step 5 (interim adoption, for further
comment and consideration by the relevant committee). The Commission
will also consider revocation of Codex texts; proposals for new work;
discontinuation of work; amendments to Codex standards and related
texts; and matters arising from the Reports of the Commission, the
Executive Committee, and subsidiary bodies. Although the agenda for the
46th Session is not yet available, it is expected that the Commission
will also consider Codex budgetary and financial matters; FAO/WHO
scientific support to Codex (activities, budgetary and financial
matters); matters arising from FAO/WHO; reports of side events;
election of the chairperson and vice-chairpersons and members of the
Executive Committee elected on a geographical basis; designation of
countries responsible for appointing the chairpersons of Codex
subsidiary bodies; any other business; and adoption of the report.
The Executive Committee (CCEXEC) is composed of the Commission
chairperson; vice-chairpersons; seven members elected by the Commission
from each of the following geographic regions: Africa, Asia, Europe,
Latin America and the Caribbean, Near East, North America, and the
South West Pacific; and regional coordinators from the six regional
coordinating committees. The United States currently participates as an
advisor to Canada, the member elected on a geographical basis from
North America.
CCEXEC convened its 82nd Session (CCEXEC82) virtually June 20-24,
2022, with virtual report adoption on June 30, 2022. The relevant
document is REP22/EXEC1. CCEXEC82 conducted Critical Review of the
standards development work of the Codex Committees on Fats and Oils
(CCFO), Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU), Food
Hygiene (CCFH), and Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods (CCRVDF).
CCEXEC82 also considered the progress of three Sub-Committees concerned
with (1) the development of practical guidance on the application of
the Statements of Principle concerning the Role of Science in the Codex
decision-making process and the extent to which other factors are taken
into account, (2) new food sources and production systems, and (3) a
model for future Codex work; reviewed and made recommendations to the
Directors General of FAO and WHO on applications from international
non-governmental organizations for observer status in Codex; and
discussed the status of work under the Codex Strategic Plan 2020-2025
and plans for commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the CAC in 2023.
The report and recommendations of CCEXEC82 were considered by the Codex
Alimentarius Commission at its 45th Session (CAC45, November 2022).
CCEXEC convened its 83rd Session (CCEXEC83) from November 14 to 18,
2022, in Rome, Italy. The relevant document is REP22/EXEC2. In addition
to making recommendations to CAC45 on the work of Codex committees,
CCEXEC83 discussed practical guidance
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on the application of the Statements of Principle concerning the Role
of Science in the Codex decision-making process and the extent to which
other factors are taken into account; new food sources and production
systems; the Future of Codex; the Codex Strategic Plan 2020-2025; and
the 60th anniversary of the Commission.
CCEXEC convened its 84th Session (CCEXEC84) from July 10-14, 2023,
in Geneva, Switzerland. The relevant document is REP23/EXEC1. In
addition to discussing recommendations to CAC46 on the work of Codex
committees, CCEXEC84 discussed the Blueprint on the Future of Codex;
recommendations on the Future of Codex in the context of 60th
anniversary celebrations; monitoring the implementation of the Codex
Strategic Plan 2020-2023; and plans for the development of the Codex
Strategic Plan for 2026-2031. The Executive Committee also considered
the following agenda items: applications from international non-
governmental organizations for observer status in Codex; and regional
standards. The Executive Committee agenda for the 85th Session
(CCEXEC85, November 2023) is not yet available.
Responsible Agency: USDA/TFAA/USCO.
U.S. Participation: Yes, as advisor to Canada (current CCEXEC
member elected on a geographical basis from North America).
Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods
The Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF) establishes or
endorses permitted maximum levels (MLs) and guideline levels (GLs) for
contaminants and naturally occurring toxicants in food and feed;
prepares priority lists of contaminants and naturally occurring
toxicants for risk assessment by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on
Food Additives (JECFA); considers and elaborates methods of analysis
and sampling for the determination of contaminants and naturally
occurring toxicants in food and feed; considers and elaborates
standards or codes of practice for related subjects; and considers
other matters assigned to it by the Commission in relation to
contaminants and naturally occurring toxicants in food and feed.
The Committee had the following items which were considered and
approved by the 45th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
(CAC45) in November 2022:
Final Adoption at Step 8 or Step 5/8
Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Cadmium
Contamination in Cocoa Beans (CXC 81-2022)
ML for cadmium in cocoa powder (100% cocoa solids on a dry
matter basis)
MLs for lead in cereal-based foods for infants and young
children, white and refined sugar, corn and maple syrups, honey and
sugar-based candies
MLs for methylmercury in orange roughy and pink cusk eel
MLs for total aflatoxins (AFT) in maize grain, destined for
further processing; flour meal, semolina and flakes derived from maize;
husked rice; polished rice; sorghum grain, destined for further
processing; cereal-based food for infants and young children (excluding
foods for food aid programs); and cereal-based food for infants and
young children for food aid programs
Interim Adoption at Step 5
ML for lead in ready-to-eat meals for infants and young
children
Draft Code of Practice for Prevention and Reduction of
Mycotoxin Contamination in Cassava and Cassava-Based Products
Discontinuation
Work on MLs for lead in fresh eggs, dried garlic, and molasses
The CCCF convened its 16th Session (CCCF16) from April 17-21, 2023,
in Utrecht, Netherlands, with report adoption taking place virtually on
April 26, 2023. The relevant document is REP23/CF16. CCCF16 advanced
the following items for consideration by the CAC46 in November 2023:
For final adoption at Step 8 and Step 5/8
MLs for lead for soft brown, raw, and non-centrifugal sugars
MLs for lead for ready-to-eat meals for infants and young
children
Code of Practice for Prevention and Reduction of Mycotoxin
Contamination in Cassava and Cassava-Based Products
Sampling plans for total aflatoxins in certain cereals and
cereal-based products including foods for infants and young children
MLs for Ochratoxin A (OTA) in chili pepper, paprika and
nutmeg; and
MLs for total aflatoxins (AFT) in chili pepper and nutmeg
For Approval as New Work
Code of Practice/Guidelines for the Prevention or Reduction of
Ciguatera Poisoning
For Discontinuation
Work on AFT in ginger, paprika, black and white pepper, and
turmeric.
The CCCF is scheduled to convene its 17th session (CCCF17) from
April 15-19, 2024. The CCCF17 location and agenda are currently
unavailable.
The Committee is expected to continue working on:
ML for total aflatoxins in ready to-eat (RTE) peanuts and
associated sampling plan (definition of RTE peanuts)
Sampling plans for OTA and AFT (chili pepper, paprika, and
nutmeg)
New work on a Code of Practice/Guidelines for the prevention
or reduction of ciguatera poisoning
Discussion paper on pyrrolizidine alkaloids
Discussion paper on new measures supporting the revision of
the Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Aflatoxin
Contamination in Peanuts (CXC 55-2004)
Discussion paper on new measures supporting the revision of
the Code of Practice for the Reduction of Aflatoxin B1 in Raw Materials
and Supplemental Feeding Stuffs for Milk-Producing Animals (CXC 45-
1997)
Discussion paper on the need and feasibility of possible
follow up actions on tropane alkaloids
Discussion paper on possible risk management measure(s) for
acrylamide in foods, taking into account the most recent JECFA
evaluations
Discussion paper on the development of a Code of Practice for
the Prevention and Reduction of Cadmium Contamination in Foods
General guidance on data analysis for development of maximum
levels and improved data collection
Review of Codex standards for contaminants
Follow-up work to the outcomes of JECFA evaluations and FAO/
WHO expert consultations
Reconsider the opportunity to develop discussion papers on the
need and feasibility of possible follow-up actions on ergot alkaloids
and trichothecenes (T-2, HT-2 and DAS)
Priority list of contaminants for evaluation by JECFA
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA; USDA/Food Safety and Inspection
Service (FSIS).
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Fats and Oils
The Codex Committee on Fats and Oils (CCFO) is responsible for
elaborating worldwide standards for fats
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and oils of animal, vegetable, and marine origin, including margarine
and olive oil.
The Committee had the following items which were considered and
approved by CAC45 in November 2022:
Final Adoption at Step 8 and Step 5/8
Revision to the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CXS 210-
1999): Essential composition of sunflower seed oils
Interim Adoption at Step 5
Draft revision to the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CXS
210-1999): Inclusion of avocado oil
Approved as New Work
Amendment/revision to the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils
(CXS 210-1999) to include camellia seed oil; sacha inchi oil; and high
oleic acid soya bean oil
Amendment/revision to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-
2017) to include Calanus oil
The CCFO is scheduled to convene for its 23rd Session (CCFO23) from
February 19-23, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The CCFO23 agenda is
currently unavailable.
The Committee is expected to continue work on:
Amendment/Revision of the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils
(CXS 210-1999): inclusion of avocado oil
Revision of the Standard for Olive Oils and Pomace Olive Oils
(CXS 33-1981)
Amendment/Revision of the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils
(CXS 210-1999): inclusion of camellia seed oil
Amendment/Revision of the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils
(CXS 210-1999): inclusion of sacha inchi oil
Amendment/Revision of the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils
(CXS 210-1999): inclusion of high oleic acid soya bean oil
Amendment/Revision of the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-
2017): inclusion of Calanus oil
Consideration of proposals on new substances to be added to
the List of Acceptable Previous Cargoes
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA/Center for Food Safety and Applied
Nutrition (CFSAN); USDA/Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Fish and Fishery Products
The Committee on Fish and Fishery Products (CCFFP) is responsible
for elaborating standards for fresh, frozen, and otherwise processed
fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. The CCFFP is working by correspondence
and is expected to complete its pending work by October 1, 2023.
The Committee is working on:
The Standard for Canned Sardines and Sardine-Type Products
(CXS 94-1981), inclusion of the fish species S. lemuru (Bali
Sardinella) in the list of Sardinella species under Section 2.1
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA; DOC/NOAA/National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS).
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Food Additives
The Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) establishes or
endorses acceptable MLs for individual food additives; prepares a
priority list of food additives for risk assessment by the JECFA;
assigns functional classes to individual food additives; recommends
specifications of identity and purity for food additives for adoption
by the Codex Alimentarius Commission; considers methods of analysis for
the determination of additives in food; and considers and elaborates
standards or codes of practice for related subjects such as the
labeling of food additives when sold as such.
The CCFA convened its 53rd Session (CCFA53) from March 27-31, 2023,
in Hong Kong, China. The relevant document is REP23/FA. CCFA53 advanced
the following items for consideration by the CAC46 in November 2023:
For Final Adoption at Step 8 and Step 5/8
Inclusion of the provision for trisodium citrate (INS
331(iii)) in FC 01.1.1 in the General Standard for Food Additives
(GSFA) (CXS 192-1995)
Inclusion of the provisions for food additives in FC 14.2.3
(CXS 192-1995)
Inclusion of the provisions for riboflavin, synthetic (INS
101(i)), riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium (INS 101(ii)), riboflavin from
Bacillus subtilis (INS 101(iii)), riboflavin from Ashbya gossypii (INS
101(iv)) and spirulina extract (INS 134) in Table 3 (CXS 192-1995)
Proposed draft revision of the Class Names and the
International Numbering System for Food Additives (CXG 36-1989)
Proposed draft Specifications for the Identity and Purity of
Food Additives (CXA 6-2021)
The CCFA is scheduled to convene its 54th Session (CCFA54) from
April 22-26, 2024. The CCFA54 agenda is currently unavailable.
The Committee is expected to continue work on:
The alignment and the endorsement of food-additive provisions
referred by commodity committees
New or revised provisions of the GSFA
Revision of the Class Names and the International Numbering
System for Food Additives (CXG 36-1989)
Proposal for additions and changes to the Priority List of
Substances proposed for evaluation by JECFA
Mapping food categories of the GFSA to the FoodEx2 Database
Discussion paper on the development of a standard for yeast
Discussion paper to identify the outstanding issues with
respect to avoiding future divergence between the GSFA, commodity
standards and other texts
Responsible Agency: HHS/FDA/CFSAN.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Food Hygiene
The Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH) is responsible for
developing basic provisions on food hygiene applicable to all food;
considering and amending or endorsing provisions on food hygiene
contained in Codex commodity standards and Codex codes of practice
developed by other committees; considering specific food hygiene
problems assigned to it by the Commission; suggesting and prioritizing
areas where there is a need for microbiological risk assessment at the
international level and developing questions to be addressed by the
risk assessors; and considering microbiological risk management matters
in relation to food hygiene and in relation to the FAO/WHO risk
assessments.
The Committee had the following items which were considered and
approved by the CAC45 in November 2022:
Final Adoption at Step 8
Guidelines on the Management of Biological Foodborne Outbreaks
(CXG 96-2022)
Proposed draft Decision Tree as an Annex to the General
Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969)
The CCFH convened its 53rd Session (CCFH53) from November 27-
December 2, 2022, in San Diego, California, with report adoption taking
place virtually on December 8, 2022. The relevant document is REP 23/
FH. CCFH53 advanced the following items for consideration by the CAC46
in November 2023:
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For Final Adoption at Step 5/8
Draft Guidelines for the Control of Shiga Toxin-Producing
Escherichia coli (STEC) in Raw Beef, Fresh Leafy Vegetables, Raw Milk
and Raw Milk Cheeses, and Sprouts (General Section, Annex I on Raw
Beef, and Annex III on Raw Milk and Raw Milk Cheeses)
Draft Guidelines for the Safe Use and Reuse of Water in Food
Production and Processing (General Section and Annex I on Fresh
Produce)
For Approval as New Work
Revision of the Guidelines on the Application of General
Principles of Food Hygiene to the Control of Pathogenic Vibrio Species
in Seafood (CXG-73-2010)
Guidelines for Food Hygiene Control Measures in Traditional
Markets for Food
The CCFH is scheduled to convene its 54th Session (CCFH54) from
March 11-15, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. The CCFH54 agenda is currently
unavailable.
The Committee is expected to continue work on:
Proposed Draft Guidelines for the Control of Shiga Toxin-
Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in Raw Beef, Raw Milk and Raw Milk
Cheeses, Fresh Leafy Vegetables, and Sprouts: (Annex II on Fresh Leafy
Vegetables and Annex IV on Sprouts)
Proposed Draft Guidelines for the Safe Use and Reuse of Water
in Food Production: Annex II on Fisheries and Annex III on Dairy
Products)
Proposed Draft Guidelines for Food Hygiene Control Measures in
Traditional Markets for Food
Revision of the Guidelines on the Application of General
Principles of Food Hygiene to the Control of Pathogenic Vibrio Species
in Seafood (CXG 73-2010)
Alignment of other CCFH documents with the revised General
Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969)
Discussion paper on revision of the Guidelines on the
Application of General Principles of Food Hygiene to the Control of
Viruses in Food (CXG 79-2012)
Discussion paper on revision of the Guidelines for the Control
of Campylobacter and Salmonella in Chicken Meat (CXG 78-2011)
Discussion paper on revision of the Guidelines on the
Application of General Principles of Food Hygiene to the Control of
Listeria monocytogenes in Foods (CXG 61-2007)
New work proposals/forward workplan
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA/CFSAN; USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification
Systems
The Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and
Certification Systems (CCFICS) is responsible for developing principles
and guidelines for food import and export inspection and certification
systems, with a view to harmonizing methods and procedures that protect
the health of consumers, ensure fair trading practices, and facilitate
international trade in foodstuffs; developing principles and guidelines
for the application of measures by the competent authorities of
exporting and importing countries to provide assurance, where
necessary, that foodstuffs comply with requirements, especially
statutory health requirements; developing guidelines for the
utilization, as and when appropriate, of quality assurance systems to
ensure that foodstuffs conform with requirements and promote the
recognition of these systems in facilitating trade in food products
under bilateral/multilateral arrangements by countries; developing
guidelines and criteria with respect to format, declarations, and
language of such official certificates as countries may require with a
view towards international harmonization; making recommendations for
information exchange in relation to food import/export control;
consulting as necessary with other international groups working on
matters related to food inspection and certification systems; and
considering other matters assigned to it by the Commission in relation
to food inspection and certification systems.
The Committee had the following item which was considered and
approved by the CAC45 in November 2022:
Approved as New Work
Development of principles and guidelines on the use of remote
audit and verification in regulatory frameworks
The CCFICS convened its 26th Session from May 1-5, 2023, in Hobart,
Tasmania, Australia. The relevant document is REP 23/FICS. The
Committee advanced the following items for consideration by the CAC46
in November 2023:
For Final Adoption at Step 8 and Step 5/8
Proposed draft guidelines on recognition and maintenance of
equivalence of national food control systems (NFCS)
Proposed draft principles and guidelines on the use of remote
audit and inspection in regulatory frameworks
For Approval as New Work
Project document for the on review and update of the
Principles for Traceability/Product Tracing as a Tool within a Food
Inspection and Certification System (CXG 60-2006)
The CCFICS is scheduled to convene its 27th Session (CCFICS27) from
September 16-20, 2024, in Australia. The CCFICS27 agenda is currently
unavailable.
The Committee is expected to continue work on:
Development of guidance on the prevention and control of food
fraud
Proposed draft consolidated Codex guidelines related to
equivalence
Reviewing and updating the list of emerging global issues
Review and update of the Principles for Traceability/Product
Tracing as a Tool Within a Food Inspection and Certification System
(CXG 60-2006)
Discussion paper and project document on guidance on appeals
mechanisms in the context of rejection of imported food
Discussion paper and project document on the standardization
of sanitary requirements
Responsible Agencies: USDA/FSIS; HHS/FDA/CFSAN.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Food Labelling
The Codex Committee on Food Labelling (CCFL) drafts provisions on
labeling applicable to all foods; considers, amends, and endorses draft
specific provisions on labeling prepared by the Codex committees
drafting standards, codes of practice, and guidelines; and studies
specific labeling problems assigned to it by the Codex Alimentarius
Commission. The Committee also studies problems associated with the
advertisement of food with particular reference to claims and
misleading descriptions.
The CCFL convened its 47th Session (CCFL47) from May 15-19, 2023,
in Gatineau (Ottawa), Canada. The relevant document is REP23/FL.
CCCFL47 advanced the following items for consideration by the CAC46 in
November 2023:
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For Interim Adoption at Step 5
Proposed draft revision to the General Standard for the
Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods (CXS 1-1985): provisions relevant to
allergen labelling
Proposed draft Guidelines on the Provision of Food Information
for Pre-packaged Foods to be Offered Via E-Commerce
Proposed draft Guidelines on the Use of Technology to Provide
Food Information
For approval as new work:
Amendments to the General Standard for the Labelling of
Prepackaged Foods (CXS 1-1985): labelling of prepackaged foods in joint
presentation and multipack formats
In addition, CCFL47 endorsed labeling provisions in standards
developed by other Codex committees, including the Codex Committee on
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV); the Codex Committee on Spices and
Culinary Herbs (CCSCH); and the Codex Coordinating Committee for Asia
(CCASIA). For the Standard for Dried Floral Parts--Saffron, CCFL47
agreed to endorse all labeling provisions except those on country of
origin and country of harvest, referring these two provisions back to
the CCSCH for reconsideration.
The CCFL is scheduled to convene its 48th session (CCFL48) from
October 28 to November 1, 2024, in Ottawa, Canada. The CCFL48 agenda is
currently unavailable.
The Committee is expected to continue work on:
Proposed draft Guidelines on the Provision of Food Information
for Pre-packaged Foods to be Offered via E-Commerce
Proposed draft revision to the General Standard for the
Labelling of Prepackaged Foods (CXS 1-1985): Provisions relevant to
allergen labeling and guidelines on precautionary allergen labeling
Proposed draft Guidelines on the Use of Technology to Provide
Food Information
Discussion Paper on the Labelling of alcoholic beverages
Redrafting of the Discussion Paper on the Application of food
labelling provisions in emergencies
Discussion Paper on Trans Fatty Acids (TFA)
Redrafted Discussion Paper on Sustainability Labelling Claims:
Revision to the General Guidelines on Claims (CXG 1-1979)
Discussion Paper on the Definition for Added Sugars
Update to the Discussion Paper on Future work and Direction of
CCFL and Criteria for the evaluation and prioritization of work of CCFL
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA/CFSAN; USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
The Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV) is
responsible for elaborating worldwide standards and codes of practice,
as may be appropriate, for fresh fruits and vegetables, consulting as
necessary, with other international organizations in the standards
development process to avoid duplication.
The Committee had the following items which were considered and
approved by the CAC45 in November 2022:
Final Adoption at Step 5/8
Standard for onions and shallots (CXS 348-2022)
Standard for berry fruits (not yet published; document number
not yet assigned) Interim adoption at Step 5
Proposed draft standard for fresh dates
Approved as New Work
New regional standard for Castilla lulo (approved to be
undertaken as a regional standard by the Regional Coordinating
Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean)
New standard for fresh curry leaves
In addition, the Committee agreed to the following item for
internal use by the Committee:
Glossary of terms used in the layout for Codex standards for
fresh fruits and vegetables
The date and location of the 23rd Session of the CCFFV (CCFFV23)
have not yet been determined. The CCFFV23 agenda is currently
unavailable.
The Committee is expected to continue work on:
New work proposals
Draft standard for fresh dates
Draft standard for fresh curry leaves
Responsible Agencies: USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS),
HHS/FDA/CFSAN.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on General Principles
The Codex Committee on General Principles (CCGP) is responsible for
procedural and general matters referred to it by the Codex Alimentarius
Commission, including: (a) The review or endorsement of procedural
provisions/texts forwarded by other subsidiary bodies for inclusion in
the Procedural Manual of the Codex Alimentarius Commission; and (b) The
consideration and recommendation of other amendments to the Procedural
Manual.
The 33rd Session of the CCGP (CCGP33) is scheduled for October 2-6,
2023, in Bordeaux, France.
The Committee is expected to discuss:
Revisions/amendments to Codex texts
Format and structure of the Codex Procedural Manual
Review and possible amendments to the rules of procedure on
Sessions of the Commission
Review and possible amendment of the Principles concerning the
participation of international non-governmental organizations in the
work of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
Responsible Agencies: USDA/TFAA/USCO
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling
The Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CCMAS)
defines the criteria appropriate to Codex Methods of Analysis and
Sampling; serves as a coordinating body for Codex with other
international groups working on methods of analysis and sampling and
quality assurance systems for laboratories; specifies, on the basis of
final recommendations submitted to it by the bodies referred to above,
reference methods of analysis and sampling appropriate to Codex
standards which are generally applicable to a number of foods;
considers, amends if necessary, and endorses as appropriate, methods of
analysis and sampling proposed by Codex (commodity) committees, except
for those methods of analysis and sampling for residues of pesticides
or veterinary drugs in food, the assessment of microbiological quality
and safety in food, and the assessment of specifications for food
additives; elaborates sampling plans and procedures, as may be
required; considers specific sampling and analysis problems submitted
to it by the Commission or any committees; and defines procedures,
protocols, guidelines or related texts for the assessment of food
laboratory proficiency, as well as quality assurance systems for
laboratories.
The CCMAS convened its 42nd Session (CCMAS42) from June 12-16,
2023, in Budapest, Hungary, with virtual report adoption on June 20,
2023. The relevant document is REP23/
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MAS. The Committee advanced the following items for consideration at
the CAC46 in November 2023:
For Final Adoption at Step 8
Revised Guideline on Measurement Uncertainty (CXG 54-2004)
For Revocation
General Standard for Methods for Contaminants (CXS 228-2001)
The CCMAS is scheduled to convene its 43rd Session CCMAS43 from May
13-17, 2024, in Budapest, Hungary. The CCMAS43 agenda is currently
unavailable.
The Committee is expected to continue work on:
Amendments to certain provisions in Recommended Methods of
Analysis and Sampling (CXS 234-1999)
Review of methods for fish and fishery products and fruit
juices
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA/CFSAN; USDA/AMS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses
The Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses
(CCNFSDU) is responsible for studying nutrition issues referred to it
by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The Committee also drafts general
provisions, as appropriate, on nutritional aspects of all foods and
develops standards, guidelines, or related texts for foods for special
dietary uses in cooperation with other committees where necessary;
considers, amends if necessary, and endorses provisions on nutritional
aspects proposed for inclusion in Codex standards, guidelines, and
related texts.
The Committee had the following item which was considered and
approved by the CAC45 in November 2022:
Final Adoption at Step 8
Guidelines for Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF)
The CCNFSDU convened its 43rd Session (CCNFSDU43) from March 7-10,
2023, in Dusseldorf, Germany, with virtual report adoption on March 15,
2023. The relevant document is REP23/NFSDU. CCNFSDU43 advanced the
following items for consideration by the CAC46 in November 2023:
For Final Adoption at Step 8 and Step 5/8
Revised Standard for Follow-up Formula (renamed as the
Standard for Follow-up Formula for Older Infants and Product for Young
Children) (CXS156-1987)
For Interim Adoption at Step 5
General Principles for establishing Nutrient Reference Values
(NRVs-R) for persons aged 6 to 36 months
The CCNFSDU is scheduled to convene its 44th Session (CCNFSDU44)
from October 2-6, 2024. The CCNFSDU44 location and agenda are currently
unavailable.
The Committee is expected to continue work on:
General Principles for the Establishment of Nutrient Reference
Values-Requirements (NRVs-R) for persons aged 6-36 months
Collection and review of information on the use and use levels
for five identified additives and their technological justification
Redrafting of the prioritization mechanism/emerging issues for
new work proposals
Redrafting a revised Discussion Paper on harmonized probiotic
guidelines
Redrafting the Discussion Paper on Guidelines including
General Principles for the Nutritional Composition of Foods and
Beverages made from Plant-based and other Alternative Protein Sources
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA/CFSAN; USDA/ARS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues
The Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR) is responsible for
establishing maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticide residues in
specific food items or in groups of food; establishing MRLs for
pesticide residues in certain animal feeding stuffs moving in
international trade where this is justified for reasons of protection
of human health; preparing priority lists of pesticides for evaluation
by the Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR); considering
methods of sampling and analysis for the determination of pesticide
residues in food and feed; considering other matters in relation to the
safety of food and feed containing pesticide residues; and establishing
maximum limits for environmental and industrial contaminants showing
chemical or other similarity to pesticides in specific food items or
groups of food.
The Committee had the following items which were considered and
approved by the CAC45 in November 2022:
Final Adoption at Step 8 and 5/8
Over 300 Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for different
combinations of pesticides/commodities
Guidelines for the recognition of active substances or
authorized uses of active substances of low public health concern that
are considered exempted from the establishment of Codex maximum residue
limits (MRLs) or do not give rise to residues
Revision of Classification of Food and Feed (CXA 4-1989):
definitions for edible offal, fat, meat, and muscle, including the
definitions for the portion of the commodity to which MRLs apply and
which is analyzed for fat and muscle; consequential amendment to Class
D, Processed Food of Plant Origin; inclusion of additional commodities
for citrus fruits pulps (dried) and oils (edible) and soya flour
The CAC45 also discontinued work, approved new work, and revoked
existing MRLs as recommended by CCPR53, and noted the discontinuation
of discussion of review of the international estimated short-term
intake (IESTI) equations.
The CCPR convened its 54th Session (CCPR54) in Beijing, China from
June 26-July 1, 2023. The relevant document is REP23/PR. CCPR54
advanced the following items for consideration by the CAC46 in November
2023:
For final adoption at Step 8 and 5/8
Over 400 Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for different
combinations of pesticides/commodities
Revision of the Classification of Food and Feed (CXA 4-1989):
[cir] the revised Class B- Primary food commodities of animal
origin and Class E -Processed Foods of Animal Origin (All Types) and
their respective table of representative commodities;
[cir] the consequential amendment to Table 2, Subgroup 12C Eggplant
and eggplant-like commodities to the Principles and Guidance on the
Selection of Representative Commodities for the Extrapolation of MRLs
for Pesticides to Commodity Groups (CXG 84-2012);
[cir] the consequential amendment to the revised definition for the
portion of the commodity to which MRLs apply and which is analyzed for
Group 006--Tropical Fruits of Inedible Peel and 023--Oil fruits; and
[cir] the consequential amendments to the inclusion of new
commodities/commodity codes in Class A--Primary food commodities of
plant
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origin and Class D--Processed commodities of plant origin
For Revocation
The Guidelines on Portion of Commodities to which MRLs Apply
and which is Analyzed (CXG 41-1993), noting that the Classification of
Food and Animal Feeds (CXA 4-1989) should be the single, authoritative
reference of food and feed for the establishment of MRLs for pesticides
For Approval as New Work
Guidance for monitoring the purity and stability of reference
materials of multi-class pesticides during prolonged storage
The CAC46 will also consider discontinuation of work and revocation
of existing MRLs as recommended by CCPR54.
The CCPR is scheduled to convene its 55th Session (CCPR55) from
June 3-8, 2024, in China. The CCPR55 agenda is currently unavailable.
The Committee is expected to continue work on:
Coordination of work between CCPR and CCRVDF: Joint CCPR/
CCRVDF Working Group on Compounds for Dual Use
National registration of pesticides
Management of unsupported compounds without public health
concern scheduled for periodic review
Establishment of Codex schedules and priority lists of
pesticides for evaluation/re-evaluation by JMPR
Enhancement of the operational procedures of CCPR and JMPR
Responsible Agencies: EPA/Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention (OCSPP)/Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP); USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods
The Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods
(CCRVDF) determines priorities for the consideration of residues of
veterinary drugs in foods and recommends MRLs for veterinary drugs. The
Committee also develops codes of practice, as may be required, and
considers methods of sampling and analysis for the determination of
veterinary drug residues in food.
The Committee had the following item which was considered and
approved by the CAC45 in November 2022:
Interim Adoption at Step 5
MRLs for zilpaterol hydrochloride (cattle kidney, liver,
muscle)
The CCRVDF convened its 26th Session (CCRVDF26) from February 13-
17, 2023, in Portland, Oregon. The relevant document is REP23/RVDF.
CCRVDF26 advanced the following items for consideration at the CAC46 in
November 2023:
For Final Adoption at Step 8 and 5/8
57 maximum residue limits (MRLs) for 13 veterinary drugs
For Approval
Priority List of veterinary drugs requiring evaluation or re-
evaluation by JECFA
The CCRVDF is scheduled to convene its 27th Session (CCRVDF27) from
October 21-25, 2024. The CCRVDF27 location, and agenda are currently
unavailable.
The Committee is expected to continue work on:
Extrapolation of MRLs between species and to edible offal
tissues
Establishment of action levels for residues of veterinary
drugs in edible tissues caused by unavoidable and unintended carryover
of veterinary drug residues in animal feed
Coordination between CCRVDF and CCPR on issues affecting both
committees (e.g., harmonization of MRLs for similar edible commodities
of animal origin; harmonization of risk assessment methodologies; data-
sharing for dual-use compounds)
Priority List of veterinary drugs requiring evaluation or re-
evaluation by JECFA
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA/Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM);
USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs
The Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) is
responsible for elaborating worldwide standards for spices and culinary
herbs in their dried and dehydrated state in whole, ground, and cracked
or crushed form. CCSCH also consults, as necessary, with other
international organizations in the standards development process to
avoid duplication.
The CCSCH convened its 6th Session (CCSCH6) virtually from
September 26 to October 10, 2022. The relevant document is REP22/SCH.
The Committee had the following items which were considered and
approved by the CAC45 in November 2022:
Final Adoption at Step 8
Standard for Dried Floral Parts--Saffron (not yet published)
Standard for Dried Seeds--Nutmeg (CXS 352-202)
Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chili Pepper and Paprika (not
yet published)
Amendments to the labelling provisions for non-retail
containers in the eight existing spices and culinary herb (SCH)
standards, for consistency with the new General Standard for the
Labelling of Non-Retail Containers of Foods (CXS 346-2021)
Interim Adoption at Step 5
Proposed draft standard for dried small cardamom
Proposed draft group standard for spices in the form of dried
fruits and berries (allspice, juniper berry, star anise and vanilla)
The CCSCH is scheduled to convene its 7th Session (CCSCH7) from
January 29-February 2, 2024, in India. The CCSCH7 agenda is currently
unavailable.
The committee is expected to continue work on:
Proposed draft standard for turmeric
Proposed draft standard for spices in dried fruits and
berries--vanilla
Update to the SCH Grouping Template
Responsible Agencies: USDA/AMS; HHS/FDA/CFSAN.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Adjourned Codex Commodity Committees
Several Codex Alimentarius Commodity Committees have adjourned sine
die. The following Committees fall into this category:
Cereals, Pulses and Legumes--adjourned sine die 2020
Responsible Agency: HHS/FDA/CFSAN.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Cocoa Products and Chocolate--adjourned sine die 2001
Responsible Agency: HHS/FDA/CFSAN.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Meat Hygiene--adjourned sine die 2003
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Milk and Milk Products--adjourned sine die 2017
Responsible Agency: USDA/AMS; HHS/FDA/CFSAN.
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U.S. Participation: Yes.
Natural Mineral Waters--adjourned sine die 2008
Responsible Agency: HHS/FDA/CFSAN.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Processed Fruits and Vegetables--adjourned sine die 2020
Responsible Agency: USDA/AMS; HHS/FDA/CFSAN.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Sugars--adjourned sine die 2019
Responsible Agency: HHS/FDA/CFSAN.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Vegetable Proteins--adjourned sine die 1989
Responsible Agency: USDA/ARS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
FAO/WHO Regional Coordinating Committees
The FAO/WHO Regional Coordinating Committees define the problems
and needs of the regions concerning food standards and food control;
promote within the Committee contacts for the mutual exchange of
information on proposed regulatory initiatives and problems arising
from food control and stimulate the strengthening of food control
infrastructures; recommend to the Commission the development of
worldwide standards for products of interest to the region, including
products considered by the Committees to have an international market
potential in the future; develop regional standards for food products
moving exclusively or almost exclusively in intra-regional trade; draw
the attention of the Commission to any aspects of the Commission's work
of particular significance to the region; promote coordination of all
regional food standards work undertaken by international governmental
and non-governmental organizations within each region; exercise a
general coordinating role for the region and such other functions as
may be entrusted to them by the Commission; and promote the use of
Codex standards and related texts by members.
There are six regional coordinating committees:
Coordinating Committee for Africa
Coordinating Committee for Asia
Coordinating Committee for Europe
Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean
Coordinating Committee for the Near East
Coordinating Committee for North America and the South West
Pacific
Coordinating Committee for Africa
The Coordinating Committee for Africa (CCAFRICA) convened its 24th
Session (CCAFRICA24) virtually from September 5-9, 2022, with report
adoption taking place on September 13, 2022.
The CCAFRICA had the following items which were considered and
adopted by the CAC45 in November 2022:
Final Adoption at Step 8
Regional standard for dried meat (not yet published)
Final Adoption at Step 5/8
Guidelines for Developing Harmonized Food Safety Legislation
for the CCAFRICA Region (CXG 98-2022)
The CCAFRICA plans to convene its 25th Session (CCAFRICA25) in
approximately two years' time. The CCAFRICA25 date, location, and
agenda are currently unavailable.
Responsible Party: USDA/TFAA/USCO.
U.S. Participation: Yes (as an observer).
Coordinating Committee for Asia
The Coordinating Committee for Asia (CCASIA) convened its 22nd
Session (CCASIA22) virtually from October 12-18, 2022, with report
adoption taking place on October 21, 2022.
The CCASIA advanced the following items for consideration at the
CAC46 in November 2023:
For Final Adoption at Step 8 or Step 5/8
Proposed draft regional standard for soybean products
fermented with Bacillus species
Proposed draft regional standard for cooked rice wrapped in
plant leaves
Proposed draft regional standard for quick frozen dumpling
Amendment to the labelling provisions for non-retail
containers in relevant CCASIA regional standards
The CCASIA plans to convene its 23rd Session (CCASIA23) in 2024.
The CCASIA23 date, location, and agenda are currently unavailable.
Responsible Party: USDA/TFAA/USCO.
U.S. Participation: Yes (as an observer).
Coordinating Committee for Europe
The Coordinating Committee for Europe (CCEURO) did not meet during
the time period covered by this notice and has not announced the date
or location of its next session (CCEURO33). The CCEURO33 agenda is
currently unavailable.
Responsible Party: USDA/TFAA/USCO.
U.S. Participation: Yes (as an observer).
Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean
The Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean
(CCLAC) convened its 22nd Session (CCLAC22) virtually from October 24-
28, 2022.
The CCLAC plans to convene its 23rd Session (CCLAC23) in
approximately two years' time from CCLAC22. The CCLAC23 date, location,
and agenda are currently unavailable.
Responsible Party: USDA/TFAA/USCO.
U.S. Participation: Yes (as an observer).
Coordinating Committee for North America and the South West Pacific
The Coordinating Committee for North America and the South West
Pacific (CCNASWP) convened its 16th Session (CCNASWP16) in Nadi, Fiji,
from January 30 to February 3, 2023.
The CCNASWP advanced the following item for consideration by the
CAC46 in November 2023:
For Final Adoption at Step 8
Draft regional standard for fermented noni fruit juice
The CCNASWP will convene its 17th Session in approximately two
years' time from CCNASWP16. The CCNASWP17 date, location, and agenda
are currently unavailable.
Responsible Party: USDA/TFAA/USCO.
U.S. Participation: Yes (as an observer).
Coordinating Committee for the Near East
The Coordinating Committee for the Near East (CCNE) did not meet in
2022. The CCNE plans to convene its 11th Session (CCNE11) at FAO
headquarters in Rome, Italy, September 18-22, 2023. The agenda for CCNE
11 includes discussion of the following topics: alignment of regional
standards, proposed draft regional standard for maamoul, Codex work
relevant to the region, food safety and quality in the region including
current and emerging issues--country updates, implementation of the
Codex Strategic Plan 2020-2025, Discussion Paper on the development of
a standard for halal products, and Nomination of the regional
coordinator.
Responsible Party: USDA/TFAA/USCO.
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U.S. Participation: Yes (as an observer).
Contact Information
U.S. Codex Office, United States Department of Agriculture, Room
4861, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-3700, Email:
[email protected].
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