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New Zealand Codex

 The NZFSA maintains this website to provide information on the Codex Alimentarius Commission and Codex activities in New Zealand (NZ).

“Codex” is short for CODEX ALIMENTARIUS, an international food standards code developed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC).  The CAC is an international food standards agency that was established jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1963.  The CAC develops standards for use by all member nations.  Codex standards are designed to protect the health of consumers and promote fair practices in food trade.

Upcoming events

• Upcoming Codex Sessions
• Upcoming NZ Preparatory and Debriefing Meetings
• NZ Participation [Excel 603 KB]

Introduction to Codex

Attendance at Codex sessions

Codex Committees
The Codex Alimentarius Commission accomplishes its work through Committees hosted by member governments.  This section also includes NZ Delegation Reports.

Member Countries
There are currently 183 member countries of the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

NZ Objectives and Strategy
Outlines NZ's strategic objectives in Codex and describes the steps that we will take to achieve the objectives. The strategy was revised in 2005 and 2009, and published as New Zealand's Strategic Objectives in Codex.

Codex Standards
Codex standards can be downloaded from the Codex website or can be ordered from FAO.

Related Links
Links to other agencies or international groups involved in Codex activities.

Contact Us
For further information, contact the New Zealand Codex Contact Point: S. Rajasekar (Raj), Programme Manager (Codex)