Codex Alimentarius:
India’s millet standard and leadership in Codex committees were appreciated at the 88th Codex Executive Committee (CCEXEC88) in Rome.
- Codex Alimentarius is a collection of internationally recognized food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice. It promotes food safety, consumer protection, and fair-trade practices in international food commerce.
- Established in: 1963 by FAO and WHO.
- Headquarters: Rome, Italy.
- Objectives is To ensure consumer health protection and promote fair practices in food trade, to assist countries in harmonizing food regulations to reduce non-tariff barriers.
