Publication

2005-09-01 - Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FA

Language

English

Word Count

11,500 words, Guess

Page Count

46 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

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Classifications

  • LCCK3626 .U53 2005

Description

The Codex Alimentarius is a collection of international food standards that have been adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Codex standards cover all the main foods, whether processed, semi-processed or raw. In addition, materials used in the further processing of food products are included to the extent necessary for achieving the principal objectives of the code - protecting the health of consumers and facilitating fair practices in the food trade. Codex provisions concern the hygienic and nutritional quality of food, including microbiological norms, food additives, pesticide and veterinary drug residues, contaminants, labeling and presentation, and methods of sampling and risk analysis. As well as individual standards, advisory codes of practice, guidelines and other recommended measures form an important part of the overall food code. The Codex Alimentarius can safely claim to be the most important international reference point in matters concerning food quality. Its creation, moreover, has generated food-related scientific research and greatly increased the world community's awareness of the vital issues at stake - food quality, safety and public health.--Publisher's description.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Understanding the Codex AlimentariusPaperbackFood & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FA2005-09-01

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