📅Overview of Codex Alimentarius Public Meeting and Agenda
Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on General Principles
Summary
The U.S Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on May 1, 2025. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items to be discussed at the 34th Session of the Codex Committee on General Principle (CCGP) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), CCGP34 will be held in Lille, France, from June 2-6, 2025. The U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius and the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs recognize the importance of providing interested parties the opportunity to obtain background information on the 34th Session of the CCGP and to address items on the agenda.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- U.S. Codex Office
Business Impact
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The public meeting and subsequent discussions about updates to the Codex Procedural Manual can have significant implications for food industry businesses, as compliance with these standards is critical to market access and product safety. The opportunity for public comment indicates that business stakeholders can influence potential regulatory changes which may affect their operations.