This manual helps Member governments participate effectively in the work of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. It sets out the procedures for the elaboration of Codex standards and related texts, the basic definitions and guidelines for the operation of Codex committees, and the rules for membership of the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

This manual helps Member governments participate effectively in the work of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. It sets out the procedures for the elaboration of Codex standards and related texts, the basic definitions and guidelines for the operation of Codex committees, and the rules for membership of the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

This handbook is designed for Codex electronic working group (EWG) participants who are enhancing their engagement in Codex activities or leading committee-level efforts for the first time. It offers clear, practical guidance with tips and advice for establishing, managing, participating in and reporting on EWGs.

This guidance addresses the diverse stakeholders involved in aerial spray operations, underscoring the importance of adherence to established protocols to mitigate adverse impacts on human health and the environment. Outlined are the elements required for effective and safe aerial application, emphasizing the importance of well-organized operations; trained personn...

This handbook presents a step-by-step process to assist governments and stakeholders at the local or national level to support the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication.

In response to a request from the 53rd Session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH), the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) convened a meeting to review recent scientific developments, data and evidence associated with foodborne viruses. The Expert Committee reviewed the scientific literature published since the 2008 JE...

This report evaluates commodity-specific interventions used at all stages of fresh fruit and vegetable production, from primary production to post-harvest activities, transportation, point of sale and consumer use. Emphasis is placed on the identification and evaluation of interventions used throughout the world to reduce microbiological hazards that contribute to ...