Food Law News - FAO/WHO/WTO/Codex - 2002
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17-20 September 2002
Regional Co-ordinating Committee for Asia (13th Session)
The summary and conclusions of the 13th session of the FAO/WHO Coordinating
Committee for Asia are as follows:
Matters for Consideration by the Commission
- The Committee agree to nominate the Republic of Korea for appointment as
Regional Coordinator by the 26th Session of the Commission
- The Committee agreed to forward Proposed Draft Standard for Instant Noodles
to Step 5 for consideration by the Commission and further elaboration within
the Step Procedure
Matters of Interest to the Commission
The Committee:
- considered "Trust Fund for Participation of Developing Countries in
Codex and Standard-Setting Procedures" and proposed to amend the concept
paper drafted by WHO
- exchanged opinions on the specific issues raised by member countries that
had been considered in the relevant Codex Committees
- agreed that the Regional Coordinator together with the elected regional
Member of the Executive Committee should consult with the Members of the Region
immediately after the issuance of the Evaluation report with a view to obtaining
input from all Members of the Region at the special meetings of the Executive
Committee and the Commission in February 2003
- noted the proposals made by member countries to amend the Draft Medium Term
Plan 2003-2007
- noted many views on traceability/product tracing and recognized criteria
to be considered when implementing traceability/product tracing
- recommended that FAO and WHO organize an Expert Consultation on functional
foods and include Asian experts among those invited to participate
- expressed its appreciation for the capacity building activities undertaken
by FAO and WHO in this region and fully
- supported continuous activity from FAO and WHO
- exchanged information on food control and food safety issue, consumer participation
in food standard setting reported by member countries
- recommended that FAO and WHO jointly organize an Asian Forum of Food Safety
Regulators in 2003
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