Coronavirus / Codex Committee on Food Additives meeting in China postponed
The Codex Secretariat can confirm that the 52nd meeting of the Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA), originally scheduled to take place in Lanzhou, China from 2 to 6 March 2020 has been postponed due to the situation regarding the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
In collaboration with the China National Health Commission and the CCFA Host Secretariat, the Codex Secretariat is exploring whether the meeting could be held in China, at a location to be confirmed, from 22 to 26 June, 2020 with the working groups taking place on 19 to 20 June.
Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues - update
Information and updates regarding the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR), scheduled to meet in Guangzhou, China from 30 March to 4 April 2020 will be published as soon as they become available following close monitoring of the situation and in collaboration with Chinese authorities via the CCPR Host Secretariat.
For updates on Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Related content
Joint CCPR/CCRVDF working group convenes virtually for the first time
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is set to reach another significant milestone as the joint Electronic Working Group (EWG) of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR) and the Codex Committee...
Germany to host the International Training for Safer Food 2026
For the 7th time, the German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), will host the International Training for Safer Food (ITS Food). ITS Food is a training series on food safety risk...
Pesticide residue committee concludes session, paving the way for new international standards
The Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR) wrapped up its 56th session in Santiago, Chile. The Committee Chairperson, Dr. Weili Shan, extended his gratitude to the delegates as well as to Chile for...
Cambodia ups its Codex game
As an initial and strategic step to reinforce the national Codex programme in Cambodia — especially following the restructuring of competent authorities responsible for Codex — a High-Level Advocacy Meeting...
Virtual Training for the Implementation of HACCP in Fisheries and Aquaculture in Spanish-2
A deep understanding of the hazards associated with fishery and aquaculture products is essential for the effective implementation of a HACCP system. This knowledge helps reduce reliance on traditional...
Virtual Training for the Implementation of HACCP in Fisheries and Aquaculture in Spanish
A deep understanding of the hazards associated with fishery and aquaculture products is essential for the effective implementation of a HACCP system. This knowledge helps reduce reliance on traditional...
FAO publishes Food Safety Foresight Framework Meeting summary report
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published the summary report of the Food Safety Foresight Framework Meeting, which took place from 1–3 April 2025 at FAO headquarters...
CCFA55 / Setting standards for a changing food landscape
The 55th session of the Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA55), convening in Seoul on 24 March, with physical working groups meeting on 21–22 March, will bring together leading experts to address the...
Launch event / JECFA Toolbox for Veterinary Drug Residues Risk Assessment
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a comprehensive and practical toolbox designed to help those assessing the risks of veterinary drug residues in food. The...