Published to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Commission in 2023, this 28th edition contains an amended section on commodity standards dealing with non-retail containers. It introduces new text regarding criteria and procedural guidelines for Codex committees and ad hoc intergovernmental task forces working by correspondence.

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.