About Codex

(1) Overview 

The Codex Alimentarius Commission was created in 1963 by FAO adn WHO to develop food standard, guidelines and related texts such as codes of practice under the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Program. The main purposes of this Programme are protecting the health of the consumers and ensuring fair practices in the food trade, and promoting coordination of all food standards work undertaken by international governmental and non-governmental organizations.

(2) Structure 

Organization chart of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

(3) Members 

Currently the Codex Alimentarius Commission has:

186 Codex Members - 185 Member Countries and 1 Member Organization (EU)

216 Codex Observers - 49 IGOs, 151 NGOs, 16 UN.

• About Codex
  • Overview
  • Structure
  • Members
• Guidance
  • Understanding Rules
  • Guide for First-time Delegates
• Trust Fund
• About CCASIA
  • Regional Coordinating Committees
  • History of CCASIA
  • Terms of Reference of CCASIA
  • Regional Strategic Plan
  • CCASIA Related Standards
• Members
• Contact Point
• 18th CCASIA
  • Overview
  • Meeting Documents
  • Registration
  • Workshop
  • Accommodation
  • Field Trip
  • Visa Requirements
  • Access
• CCASIA Related Work
  • Working Documents
  • Working Groups
• Travelers Information
• Calendar