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9 July 2008 : Summary of the 31st session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

Summary of the 31st session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

 

 

Summary of the 31st session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission is concluded and presented by “Food Quality News”.

 

Food Quality News reports that 31st session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) ( 30 June – 4 July 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland) adopted 35 international food standards ,including recommendations, definitions ,guidelines and codes of practice.

 

These approved Codex  documents concern several aspects as follows:

§ Defining of flavorings
§ Threshold for gluten in 'gluten free'

§ Labelling

§ Mycotoxin contamination

Full detail can be viewed at http://www.foodqualitynews.com/news/ng.asp?n=86380&c=Pr4Rret9mBs%2FJnzEUIgIGg%3D%3D

 

Source: Food Quality News