CACGL 57R-1999(亚洲地区成员国与国际食品法典委员会联系指南).pdf

CAC/GL 57-1999 Page 1 of 12 REGIONAL GUIDELINES FOR CODEX CONTACT POINTS AND NATIONAL CODEX COMMITTEES (ASIA) CAC GL/57-1999 Contents Introduction Codex Contact Points - Description - The need - Location - Equipment and other Requirements National Codex Alimentarius Committee - The need and composition - Members - Functions - Sub-Committees of the NCC Office of the National Codex Alimentarius Committee - Responsibilities - Organization Chart Organization Structure Procedure for Codex Work Procedure for Participating in Codex Meetings Guideline for Distribution of Codex Documents Other Activities INTRODUCTION Standardization is a mechanism to ensure the quality products. Food standards set the requirements for products to ensure that they are safe and fit for consumption, thus providing protection of the health of consumers. In the commercial area, standards can be used as the basis for commercial agreements. Standards enable fair practices in the exchange of goods, thus eliminating barriers to trade. International standards are necessary and are a means to facilitate trade. Country should be fully conscious of the significance of food standards for consumers’ health, as well as for trade and we realize the necessity of international food standards of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme for protection of the health of consumers a