🌾USDA Codex Notice on SPS Standards and Public Comments
International Standard-Setting Activities
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 periods of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025 and June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, seeks comments on standards under consideration and recommendations for new standards.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- U.S. Codex Office
Business Impact
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The content discusses the Codex Alimentarius' sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, which are crucial for businesses involved in trade and agriculture. Compliance with these standards can impact market access and trade agreements, hence it's essential for business owners to stay updated and participate in public comment opportunities.