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Written question asked by Baroness Byford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 July 2010.


Food: Codex Alimentarius

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their stance on the work of the Codex Alimentarius.
Answer

The Government is a member of Codex Alimentarius, which seeks to strengthen food safety systems around the world. The United Kingdom continues to work with other countries through Codex Alimentarius to develop risk-based international food standards that are underpinned by the best available evidence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1171; 720 c239WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Food International cooperation Standards Safety Codex Alimentarius Commission
Link
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