ChinaNationalFoodSafetyStandardsCodex.pptVIP

The Clean up: harmonization process China National Food Safety Standards Codex Junshi Chen 陈君石 China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment 中国食品安全标准与国际食品法典标准 Outline Food standards and food safety standards in China Chinese food safety standards Codex standards Challenges National Food Safety Control System in China Part I FOOD STANDARDS IN CHINA Food safety standards system in China Food standards: What do we have in China? Food quality and food safety standards Food quality standards Voluntary, some mandatory however Focus on quality items Definition: composition and process Texture and color Nutrition requirements Purity Net weight Analytical methods Food labeling Around 5,000 + Developed by industry association, approved by SAC (Standard Administration Commission) Food safety standards Mandatory Focus on safety aspects Contaminants Pathogens Pesticide residues Veterinary drugs Food additives Good manufacturing practices Analytical methods Food labeling Around 1,000 + Issued by MOH Distribution of standards to be cleaned up Results of clean up Standards Current After clean up Chemical test methods 1,271 250 Food products 799 79 Produce practices 396 44 Food additives 525 608 Food packagings 269 22 Microbiological test methods 214 31 Toxicological methods 21 25 Nutrition and special dietary purpose 29 8 Total 3,524 1,067 Part II CHINA CODEX COMMITTEE China National Codex Committee, since 1984 Work Flow at Codex Contact Point Committee meeting (negotiation between countries) Make preparation and attending Codex Committee (choice of national delegates) Receive Final Report of Committee (analysis of outcome) Receive a Circular Letter (request for Comments) Determine government sections responsible Consolidate comments (Building national position) Send comments to the Codex Secretariat by Deadline National Codex Committee National Codex Committee From “Silent Observer” to “Active Player” Play active role in Codex standa