U.S. Secures Positive Outcomes at Codex Meeting

The U.S. achieved favorable outcomes at the recent Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) meeting, reinforcing science-based food safety standards and continued foreign market access for U.S. food and agricultural exports.

Key achievements included final adoption of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Zilpaterol Hydrochloride and prevention of revisions to key portions of the Codex Procedural Manual that ensure science- and risk-based decision making.

NPPC’s Take
The CAC is the United Nation’s international food safety standard-setting body. It seeks to create a science-based, level playing field through the development of international standards — as well to enhance economic opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, food producers, manufacturers, transporters, suppliers, retailers, and others in the food and agriculture value chain.

NPPC joined 21 other agricultural organizations expressing their support for Codex actions during recent meetings of the 85th Codex Executive Committee and 46th CAC. They thanked U.S. leadership for “encouraging the adoption of science-based standards that help grow exports of U.S. food and agricultural commodities.”