CACGL 58R-2005(近东地区成员国与国际食品法典委员会联系指南).pdf

CAC/ GL 58R-2005 Page 1 of 3 REGIONAL GUIDELINES FOR CODEX CONTACT POINTS AND NATIONAL CODEX COMMITTEES (NEAR EAST) CAC/GL 58R-2005 INTRODUCTION 1. Codex Contact Points and National Codex Committees are amongst the essential organs of the Codex Alimentarius Commission that enhance the active involvement of various stakeholders at the national level, which translates to effective participation of Codex member countries in the activities of the Commission, resulting in a credible food code. 2. This document outlines basic guidelines for the establishment, structure, tasks and organisation of effective Codex Contact Points and National Codex Committees. Should there be existing Codex Contact Points and National Codex Committees, these guidelines could serve to further improve on their efficiency. CODEX CONTACT POINT DESCRIPTION 3. In order to facilitate efficient and effective communication and working relations between the Codex Alimentarius Commission and governments, the Commission recommends the establishment of Codex Contact Points in every Codex member country. 4. The Codex Contact Point serves as the official link between the Codex Alimentarius and the member country concerned. In essence, the Codex Contact Point serves as the official national communication agent (for and on behalf of the member country) to the Commission. This implies that all communication from the member country to the commission and vice versa, as well as within national authorities, goes through the Codex Contact Point. TASKS 5. The tasks of the national Codex Contact Point should include the following, among others: (a) receiving all Codex communications, documents and publ