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.

Rapid increases in overseas tourism, imports and exports, and mail; changing transport procedures and new trade pathways; and climate change are increasing the risk of the introduction and spread of plant pests. This guidance outlines how national plant protection organizations can effectively organize and allocate resources to ensure that pests are eradicated quic...