[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 20, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36984-36994]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-15002]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. FSIS-2012-0017]
International Standard-Setting Activities
AGENCY: Office of Food Safety, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice informs the public of the sanitary and
phytosanitary standard-setting activities of the Codex Alimentarius
Commission (Codex), in accordance with section 491 of the Trade
Agreements Act of 1979, as amended, and the Uruguay Round Agreements
Act, Public Law 103-465, 108 Stat. 4809. This notice also provides a
list of other standard-setting activities of Codex, including commodity
standards, guidelines, codes of practice, and revised texts. This
notice, which
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covers the time periods from June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012, and June 1,
2012, to May 31, 2013, seeks comments on standards under consideration
and recommendations for new standards.
ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested persons to submit comments on this
notice. Comments may be submitted by one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: This Web site provides the
ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on this
Web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions at that site for
submitting comments.
Mail, including CD-ROMs, etc.: Send to Docket Clerk, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Patriots
Plaza 3, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Mailstop 3782, Room 8-163A,
Washington, DC 20250-3700.
Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to Patriots
Plaza 3, 355 E. Street SW., Room 8-163A, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must
include the Agency name and docket number FSIS-2012-0017. Comments
received in response to this docket will be made available for public
inspection and posted without change, including any personal
information, to http://www.regulations.gov.
Docket: For access to background documents or comments received, go
to the FSIS Docket Room at Patriots Plaza 3, 355 E. Street SW., Room 8-
164, Washington, DC 20250-3700 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
Please state that your comments refer to Codex and, if your
comments relate to specific Codex committees, please identify those
committees in your comments and submit a copy of your comments to the
delegate from that particular committee.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Stuck, United States Manager for
Codex, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Food Safety, Room
4861, South Agriculture Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250-3700; phone: (202) 205-7760; fax: (202) 720-3157;
email: [email protected].
For information pertaining to particular committees, the delegate
of that committee may be contacted. (A complete list of U.S. delegates
and alternate delegates can be found in Attachment 2 of this notice.)
Documents pertaining to Codex and specific committee agendas are
accessible via the World Wide Web at http://www.codexalimentarius.org/meetings-reports/en/. The U.S. Codex Office also maintains a Web site
at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Regulations_&_Policies/Codex_Alimentarius/index.asp.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on January 1,
1995, as the common international institutional framework for the
conduct of trade relations among its members in matters related to the
Uruguay Round Trade Agreements. The WTO is the successor organization
to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). U.S. membership
in the WTO was approved and the Uruguay Round Agreements Act was signed
into law by the President on December 8, 1994. The Uruguay Round
Agreements became effective, with respect to the United States, on
January 1, 1995. Pursuant to section 491 of the Trade Agreements Act of
1979, as amended, the President is required to designate an agency to
be ``responsible for informing the public of the sanitary and
phytosanitary (SPS) standard-setting activities of each international
standard-setting organization.'' The main organizations are Codex, the
World Organisation for Animal Health, and the International Plant
Protection Convention. The President, pursuant to Proclamation No. 6780
of March 23, 1995 (60 FR 15845), designated the U.S. Department of
Agriculture as the agency responsible for informing the public of the
SPS standard-setting activities of each international standard-setting
organization. The Secretary of Agriculture has delegated to the Office
of Food Safety the responsibility to inform the public of the SPS
standard-setting activities of Codex. The Office of Food Safety has, in
turn, assigned the responsibility for informing the public of the SPS
standard-setting activities of Codex to the U.S. Codex Office.
Codex was created in 1963 by two United Nations organizations, the
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health
Organization (WHO). Codex is the principal international organization
for establishing standards for food. Through adoption of food
standards, codes of practice, and other guidelines developed by its
committees and by promoting their adoption and implementation by
governments, Codex seeks to protect the health of consumers, ensure
fair practices in the food trade, and promote coordination of food
standards work undertaken by international governmental and
nongovernmental organizations. In the United States, U.S. Codex
activities are managed and carried out by the United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA); the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC); and
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
As the agency responsible for informing the public of the SPS
standard-setting activities of Codex, the Office of Food Safety
publishes this notice in the Federal Register annually. Attachment 1
(Sanitary and Phytosanitary Activities of Codex) sets forth the
following information:
1. The SPS standards under consideration or planned for
consideration; and
2. For each SPS standard specified:
a. A description of the consideration or planned consideration of
the standard;
b. Whether the United States is participating or plans to
participate in the consideration of the standard;
c. The agenda for United States participation, if any; and
d. The agency responsible for representing the United States with
respect to the standard.
To obtain copies of the standards listed in attachment 1, please
contact the Codex delegate or the U.S. Codex Office.
This notice also solicits public comment on standards that are
currently under consideration or planned for consideration and
recommendations for new standards. The delegate, in conjunction with
the responsible agency, will take the comments received into account in
participating in the consideration of the standards and in proposing
matters to be considered by Codex.
The United States delegate will facilitate public participation in
the United States Government's activities relating to Codex
Alimentarius. The United States delegate will maintain a list of
individuals, groups, and organizations that have expressed an interest
in the activities of the Codex committees and will disseminate
information regarding United States delegation activities to interested
parties. This information will include the status of each agenda item;
the United States Government's position or preliminary position on the
agenda items; and the time and place of planning meetings and
debriefing meetings following Codex committee sessions. In addition,
the U.S. Codex Office makes much of the same
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information available through its Web page, http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Regulations_&_Policies/Codex_Alimentarius/index.asp. If you would
like to access or receive information about specific committees, please
visit the Web page or notify the appropriate U.S. delegate or the U.S.
Codex Office, Room 4861, South Agriculture Building, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-3700 ([email protected]).
The information provided in Attachment 1 describes the status of
Codex standard-setting activities by the Codex Committees for the time
periods from June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012, and June 1, 2012, to May
31, 2013. Attachment 2 provides a list of U.S. Codex Officials
(including U.S. delegates and alternate delegates). A list of
forthcoming Codex sessions may be found at: http://www.codexalimentarius.org/meetings-reports/en/.
Additional Public Notification
FSIS will announce this notice online through the FSIS Web page
located at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/Federal_Register_Notices/index.asp.
FSIS will also make copies of this Federal Register publication
available through the FSIS Constituent Update, which is used to provide
information regarding FSIS policies, procedures, regulations, Federal
Register notices, FSIS public meetings, and other types of information
that could affect or would be of interest to constituents and
stakeholders. The Update is communicated via Listserv, a free
electronic mail subscription service for industry, trade groups,
consumer interest groups, health professionals, and other individuals
who have asked to be included. The Update is also available on the FSIS
Web page. In addition, FSIS offers an electronic mail subscription
service which provides automatic and customized access to selected food
safety news and information. This service is available at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Email_Subscription/. Options range
from recalls to export information to regulations, directives and
notices. Customers can add or delete subscriptions themselves, and have
the option to password protect their accounts.
Done at Washington, DC, on: June 15, 2012.
Karen Stuck,
U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius.
Attachment 1
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Activities of Codex
Codex Alimentarius Commission and Executive Committee
The Codex Alimentarius Commission will hold its Thirty Fifth
Session July 2-7, 2012, in Rome, Italy. At that time, it will consider
standards, codes of practice, and related matters forwarded to the
Commission by the general subject committees, commodity committees, and
ad hoc Task Forces for adoption as Codex standards and guidance. The
Commission will also consider the implementation status of the Codex
Strategic Plan, the management of the Trust Fund for the Participation
of Developing Countries and Countries in Transition in the Work of the
Codex Alimentarius, as well as financial and budgetary issues.
Prior to the Commission meeting, the Executive Committee will meet
at its Sixty-seventh Session on June 26-29, 2012. It is composed of the
chairperson; vice-chairpersons; seven members elected from the
Commission from each of the following geographic regions: Africa, Asia,
Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Near East, North America, and
South-West Pacific; and regional coordinators from the six regional
committees. The United States is the elected representative from North
America. The Executive Committee will conduct a critical review of the
elaboration of Codex standards; consider applications from
international non-governmental organizations for observer status in
Codex; consider the Codex Strategic Plan and the capacity of the
Secretariat; review matters arising from reports of Codex Committees
and proposals for new work; and review the Food and Agriculture
Organization and the World Health Organisation (FAO/WHO) Trust Fund for
Enhanced Participation in Codex.
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods
The Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods
(CCRVDF) determines priorities for the consideration of residues of
veterinary drugs in foods and recommends Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs)
for veterinary drugs. The Committee also develops codes of practice, as
may be required, and considers methods of sampling and analysis for the
determination of veterinary drug residues in food. A veterinary drug is
defined as any substance applied or administered to a food producing
animal, such as meat or milk producing animals, poultry, fish or bees,
whether used for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic purposes, or
for modification of physiological functions or behavior.
A Codex Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) for Residues of Veterinary
Drugs is the maximum concentration of residue resulting from the use of
a veterinary drug (expressed in mg/kg or ug/kg on a fresh weight basis)
that is recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission to be
permitted or recognized as acceptable in or on a food. An MRL is based
on the type and amount of residue considered to be without any
toxicological hazard for human health as expressed by the Acceptable
Daily Intake (ADI) or on the basis of a temporary ADI that utilizes an
additional safety factor. The MRL also takes into account other
relative public health risks as well as food technological aspects.
When establishing an MRL, consideration is also given to residues
that occur in food of plant origin or the environment. Furthermore, the
MRL may be reduced to be consistent with good veterinary practices in
the use of veterinary drugs and to the extent that practical analytical
methods are available.
An Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) is an estimate by the Joint FAO/
WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of the amount of a
veterinary drug, expressed on a body weight basis, which can be
ingested daily over a lifetime without appreciable health risk.
The 20th Session of the Committee met in San Juan, Puerto, Rico, on
May 7-11, 2012. The reference document is REP12/RVDF. The results of
the 20th session of the CCRVDF will be considered by the Commission at
the 35th Session in July 2012.
To be considered for adoption:
Proposed revision of the Risk Analysis Principles Applied
by the CCRVDF and the Risk Assessment Policy for Residues of Veterinary
Drugs in Foods.
To be considered for final adoption at Step 8 or 5/8:
Draft MRLs for narasin (cattle tissues) at Step 8.
Proposed draft MRLs for amoxicillin (cattle, sheep and pig
tissues and cattle and sheep milk) and monensin (cattle liver) at Step
5/8.
Proposed draft Sampling Plans for Residue Control for
Aquatic Animal Products and Derived Edible Products of Aquatic Origin
at Step 5/8.
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The Committee will continue work on the following:
Proposed draft MRLs for monepantel (sheep tissues).
Proposed draft Maximum Residue Limits for apramycin
(cattle and chicken kidney), derquantel (sheep tissues).
Proposed draft guidelines on Performance Characteristics
for Multi-residue Methods.
Priority List of Veterinary Drugs for Evaluation or Re-
evaluation by JECFA.
Risk Management Recommendations for Residues of Veterinary
Drugs for which no ADI and/or MRLs has been recommended by JECFA due to
Specific Human Health Concerns.
Proposed amendments to the Terms of Reference of the Codex
Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods.
Proposed concern form for the CCRVDF (format and policy
procedure for its use).
Risk Analysis Policy on the Extrapolation of MRLs of
Veterinary Drugs to Additional Species and Tissues.
Draft Priority List of Veterinary Drugs Requiring
Evaluation or Re-Evaluation by JECFA.
Database on countries needs for MRLs.
Discussion paper on Guidelines on the Establishment of
MRLs or other Limits in Honey.
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA/CVM; USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods
The Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF) establishes or
endorses permitted maximum levels (ML) and, where necessary, revises
existing guidelines levels for contaminants and naturally occurring
toxicants in food and feed; prepares priority lists of contaminants and
naturally occurring toxicants for risk assessment by the Joint FAO/WHO
Expert Committee on Food Additives; considers and elaborates methods of
analysis and sampling for the determination of contaminants and
naturally occurring toxicants in food and feed; considers and
elaborates standards or codes of practice for related subjects; and
considers other matters assigned to it by the Commission in relation to
contaminants and naturally occurring toxicants in food and feed.
The Committee held its Sixth Session in Maastricht, The
Netherlands, from March 26-30, 2012. The relevant document is REP12/CF.
The following items are to be considered for adoption by the 35th
Session of the Commission in July 2012. To be considered for adoption:
Risk Analysis Principles Applied by the Codex Committee on
Contaminants in Foods.
Revision of the Code of Practice for Source Directed
Measures to Reduce Contamination of Food with Chemicals.
Revised definition of Contaminant.
To be considered at Step 8:
Draft Maximum Levels for Melamine in Food (Liquid Infant
Formula).
To be considered at Step 5/8:
Proposed draft Maximum Level for Total Aflatoxins in Dried
Figs, including Sampling Plan.
The Committee is continuing work on the following:
Proposed draft Maximum Levels for Arsenic in Rice.
Proposed draft Maximum Levels for Deoxynivalenol (DON) in
Cereals and Cereal-based Products and Associated Sampling Plans.
Editorial amendments to the General Standard for
Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed.
The Committee decided to begin new work on the following items
(Pending CAC approval):
Proposed draft Code of Practice for Weed Control to
Prevent and Reduce Pyrolizidine Alkaloid Contamination in Food and
Feed.
Proposed draft revision of the Maximum Levels for Lead in
Fruit Juices, Milks and Secondary Milk Products, Infant Formula, Canned
Fruits and Vegetables, Fruits and Cereal Grains (except buckwheat,
canihua).
The Committee agreed to establish electronic working groups to
prepare discussion papers on the following items:
Proposed draft Annex for Prevention and Reduction of
Aflatoxins and Ochratoxin A in Sorghum to the Code of Practice for the
Prevention and Reduction of Mycotoxin Contamination in Cereals.
Proposed draft Code of Practice for the Prevention and
Reduction of Ochratoxin A contamination in Cocoa.
Proposed draft Code of Practice to Reduce the Presence of
Hydrocyanic Acid in Cassava.
Proposed draft Maximum Levels for cassava and cassava
products.
Proposed draft levels for radionuclide's in food.
The possibility of developing a code of practice for the
prevention and reduction of arsenic in rice.
To identify the gaps in the Code of Practice for
Prevention and Reduction of Mycotoxin Contamination in Cereals and the
need for a separate code of practice for fumonisins in maize and
whether there are any other measures to control fumonisins in maize.
Discussion paper on management practices to reduce
exposure of animals to pyrrolizidine alkaloids; to reduce exposure of
food producing animals (livestock and bees) containing plants; and to
reduce the presence of PA's in commodities (raw and processed).
The review of the guideline level for methylmecury in fish
and predatory fish.
Aflatoxins in cereals.
The Committee endorsed:
The Priority List of Contaminants and Naturally Occurring
Toxicants Proposed for Evaluation by JECFA and agreed to convene an
inter-session working group immediately prior to its next meeting.
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA; USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Food Additives
The Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) establishes or
endorses acceptable maximum levels (MLs) for individual food additives;
prepares a priority list of food additives for risk assessment by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA); assigns
functional classes to individual food additives; recommends
specifications of identity and purity for food additives for adoption
by the Codex Alimentarius Commission; considers methods of analysis for
the determination of additives in food; and considers and elaborates
standards or codes of practice for related subjects such as the
labeling of food additives when sold as such. The 44th Session of the
Committee met in Hangzhou, China, March 12-16, 2012. The relevant
document is REP12/FA. Immediately prior to the Plenary Session, there
was a 2-day physical Working Group on the General Standard for Food
Additives (GSFA) chaired by the United States.
The following items discussed at the Plenary Session will be
considered by the 35th Session of the Commission in July 2012. To be
considered for adoption:
Principles for Risk Analysis applied by the Codex
Committee on Food Additives.
Title and descriptor of food categories 12.6.1 (Emulsified sauces
and dips (e.g., mayonnaise, salad dressing, onion dip) and 16.0
(Prepared foods)) of the GSFA.
To be considered for adoption at Step 8:
Specific draft food additive provisions of the GSFA.
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Proposed draft revision of the Standard for Food Grade
Salt (CODEX STAN 150-1985).
To be considered for adoption at Step 5/8:
Specific proposed draft food additive provisions of the
GSFA.
Proposed draft amendments to the Codex Guideline on Class
Names and International Numbering System for Food Additives (CAC/GL 36-
1989).
Specifications for the identity and purity of food
additives arising from the 74th JECFA meeting.
The Committee has recommended work on the following items be
revoked:
Specific food additive provisions of the GSFA.
Information on the Use of Food Additives in Foods (CAC/
MISC 1-1989).
Listing of Potassium bromate (INS 924a) and Calcium
bromate (INS 924b) in the Codex Guideline on Class Names and
International Numbering System for Food Additives (CAC/GL 36-1989).
Specifications for Potassium bromate (INS 924a).
The Committee recommended the work on the following items be
discontinued:
Specific draft and proposed draft food additive provisions
of the GSFA.
The Committee will continue working on (with leads named, where
appropriate):
Draft and proposed draft food additives provisions of the
GSFA.
Amendments to the International Numbering System (INS) for
food additives.
Specifications for the identity and purity of food
additives arising from the 76th JECFA meeting.
Information document on the GSFA (Codex Secretariat).
Information document on food additive provisions in
commodity standards (Codex Secretariat).
Information document on Inventory of Substances used as
Processing Aids (IPA), updated list (New Zealand).
The Committee agreed to establish electronic Working Groups, with
the named lead countries, on:
Revision of the Guidelines for the Evaluation of Food
Additive Intakes (CAC/GL 3-1989) (Brazil).
Application of the decision-tree on the alignment of the
food additive provisions of commodity standards and relevant provisions
of the GSFA (Australia).
The GSFA (United States), including:
[cir] Recommendations for the adoption, discontinuation and
revocation of aluminum-containing food additives.
[cir] Recommendations for the implementation of the horizontal
approach to the provisions in Tables 1 and 2 for food additives listed
in Table 3 with the technological function ``acidity regulator''.
[cir] Elaboration of the horizontal approach for provisions in
Table 1 and 2 for food additives listed in Table 3 with the
technological function ``emulsifier, stabilizer and thickener''.
Proposed prioritized list of colors for re-evaluation by
JECFA (Canada).
Criteria for entry of substances in the database on
processing aids (New Zealand & China).
Proposals for changes and additions to the INS (Iran).
The Committee also agreed to hold a physical Working Group on the
GSFA immediately preceding the 45th session of CCFA. The United States
is preparing the following proposals that will be considered at the
physical Working Group:
Application of Note 188 (``Not to exceed the maximum use
level for acesulfame potassium (INS 960) singly or in combination with
aspartame-acesulfame salt (INS 962).'' to provisions for acesulfame
potassium and Note 191 (``Not to exceed the maximum use level for
aspartame (INS 961) singly or in combination with aspartame-acesulfame
salt (INS 962).'') to provisions for aspartame.
Provisions for nisin in the sub-categories of food
category 08.0 (Meat and meat products, including game).
New and revised food additive provisions of the GSFA.
Food additive provisions in food category 16.0 (Prepared
foods).
Two provisions for aspartame-acesulfame salt.
Responsible Agency: HHS/FDA.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues
The Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR) is responsible for
establishing maximum limits for pesticide residues in specific food
items or in groups of food; establishing maximum limits for pesticide
residues in certain animal feeding stuffs moving in international trade
where this is justified for reasons of protection of human health;
preparing priority lists of pesticides for evaluation by the Joint FAO/
WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR); considering methods of
sampling and analysis for the determination of pesticide residues in
food and feed; considering other matters in relation to the safety of
food and feed containing pesticide residues and; establishing maximum
limits for environmental and industrial contaminants showing chemical
or other similarity to pesticides in specific food items or groups of
food.
The 44th Session of the Committee met in Shanghai, China, on April
23-28, 2012. The relevant document is REP12/PR. The following items
will be considered by the Commission at its 35th Session in July 2012.
To be considered for adoption at Step 8:
Draft Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Pesticides.
Draft revision of the Classification of Food and Animal
Feed: Fruit Commodity Groups.
Draft Principles and Guidance for the Selection of
Representative Commodities for the Extrapolation of Maximum Residue
Limits for Pesticides to Commodity Groups (Including Table 1: Examples
of the Selection of Representative Commodities Fruit Commodity Groups).
To be considered at Step 5/8:
Proposed draft MRLs for Pesticides.
The Committee will continue working on:
Draft MRLs for Pesticides.
Draft revision of the Classification of Foods and Animal
Feeds: Herbs-Edible Flowers.
Proposed draft revision of the Classification of Food and
Animal Feed: Selected Vegetable Commodity Groups.
Proposed draft MRLs for pesticides.
Proposed draft MRLs for pesticides: Pilot project for JMPR
recommendation of MRLs before national governments or other regional
registration authorities for a global joint review chemical.
JMPR resource issues in the provision of scientific advice
to CCPR.
Assessment of MRLs in Tea.
The Committee Agreed to the following Electronic Working Groups:
Proposed draft revision of the Classification of Food and
Animal Feed: Other commodity groups.
Proposed draft Table 2: Examples of the selection of
Representative Commodities--Selected Vegetable Groups (Draft Principles
and Guidance for Selection of Representative Commodities for the
Extrapolation of Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides to Commodity
Groups).
Establishment of Codex Priority Lists of Pesticides
(Evaluation of New Pesticides and Pesticides under Periodic Re-
evaluation).
Application of proportionality in selecting data for MRL
estimation.
Revision of the Risk Analysis Principles applied by the
Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues.
Discussion paper on further development of the criteria to
facilitate the establishment of maximum residue limits for pesticides
for minor crops/specialty crops including other related matters.
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Discussion paper on the development of performance
criteria for suitability assessment of methods of analysis for
pesticide residues.
The following items have been recommended for Revocation:
Codex Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides.
Analysis of Pesticide Residues: Recommended Methods.
Responsible Agencies: EPA; USDA/AMS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling
The Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CCMAS)
defines the criteria appropriate to Codex Methods of Analysis and
Sampling; serves as a coordinating body for Codex with other
international groups working on methods of analysis and sampling and
quality assurance systems for laboratories; specifies, on the basis of
final recommendations submitted to it by the bodies referred to above,
reference methods of analysis and sampling appropriate to Codex
standards which are generally applicable to a number of foods;
considers, amends if necessary, and endorses as appropriate methods of
analysis and sampling proposed by Codex commodity committees, except
for methods of analysis and sampling for residues of pesticides or
veterinary drugs in food, the assessment of microbiological quality and
safety in food, and the assessment of specifications for food
additives; elaborates sampling plans and procedures, as may be
required; considers specific sampling and analysis problems submitted
to it by the Commission or any of its Committees; and defines
procedures, protocols, guidelines or related texts for the assessment
of food laboratory proficiency, as well as quality assurance systems
for laboratories.
The 33rd Session of the Committee met in Budapest, Hungary, March
5-9, 2012. The relevant document is REP12/MAS. The following will be
sent to the CAC for inclusion in the Procedural Manual:
The definition of ``proprietary method'' and the criteria
to be added to the Principles for the Establishment of Codex Methods of
Analysis.
To be considered for adoption at Step 5:
The proposed draft Principles for Use of Sampling and
Testing in International Food Trade (section on Principles).
The Committee will continue working on:
The proposed draft Principles for the Use of Sampling and
Testing in International Food Trade (except for the section on
Principles).
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA; USDA/GIPSA.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification
Systems
The Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and
Certification Systems is responsible for developing principles and
guidelines for food import and export inspection and certification
systems, with a view to harmonizing methods and procedures that protect
the health of consumers, ensure fair trading practices, and facilitate
international trade in foodstuffs; developing principles and guidelines
for the application of measures by the competent authorities of
exporting and importing countries to provide assurance, where
necessary, that foodstuffs comply with requirements, especially
statutory health requirements; developing guidelines for the
utilization, as and when appropriate, of quality assurance systems to
ensure that foodstuffs conform with requirements and promote the
recognition of these systems in facilitating trade in food products
under bilateral/multilateral arrangements by countries; developing
guidelines and criteria with respect to format, declarations, and
language of such official certificates as countries may require with a
view towards international harmonization; making recommendations for
information exchange in relation to food import/export control;
consulting as necessary with other international groups working on
matters related to food inspection and certification systems; and
considering other matters assigned to it by the Commission in relation
to food inspection and certification systems.
The 19th Session of the Committee met in Cairns, Australia, October
17-21, 2011. The relevant document is REP12/FICS. The following items
will be considered by the 35th Session of the Commission in July 2012.
To be considered for adoption at Step 5:
Proposed draft Principles and Guidelines for National Food
Control Systems.
The Committee is continuing work on:
Proposed draft Principles and Guidelines for National Food
Control Systems.
Discussion paper on the burden of documentation required
by multiple questionnaires directed at exporting countries.
Discussion paper on monitoring regulatory performance of
national food control systems.
Discussion paper on the need for further guidance on food
safety emergencies and on proposed changes to CCFICS texts on
emergencies and rejections as they apply to animal feed.
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA; USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Food Labelling
The Codex Committee on Food Labelling drafts provisions on labeling
applicable to all foods; considers, amends, and endorses draft specific
provisions on labeling prepared by the Codex Committees drafting
standards, codes of practice, and guidelines; and studies specific
labeling problems assigned by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The
Committee also studies problems associated with the advertisement of
food with particular reference to claims and misleading descriptions.
The Committee held its 40th Session in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on
May 15-18, 2012. The reference document is REP 12/FL. The following
items will be considered by the 35th Session of the Commission in July
2012. Items to be considered at Step 8:
Draft definition for nutrient reference values for
inclusion in the Guidelines for Nutrition Labelling (CAC/GL 2-1985).
Use of ethylene for ripening of fruit for inclusion into
Guidelines for the Production, Processing, Labelling and Marketing of
Organically Produced Foods (CAC/GL 32-1999).
Items to be considered at Step 5:
New Section 7.2 Non-Addition of Sodium Salts in the
proposed draft revision of the Guidelines for Use of Nutrition and
Health Claims (CAC/GL 23-1997).
Items to be considered at step \5/8\:
New Section 7.1 Non-Addition of Sugars in the proposed
draft revision of the Guidelines for Use of Nutrition and Health Claims
(CAC/GL 23-1997).
New Section 7.3 Additional Conditions for Nutrient Content
Claims and Comparative Claims (except for Section 7.2 Non-Addition of
Sodium Salts at Step 5).
Amend existing Sections 6.3 and 6.4 of the Guidelines for
Use of Nutrition and Health Claims (CAC/GL 23-1997).
New Section 6.5 for ``light'' in the proposed draft
revision of the Guidelines for Use of Nutrition and Health Claims (CAC/
GL 23-1997).
Amend existing sections 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 to mandatory
nutrition labeling for
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nutrient declaration for all prepackaged foods in the proposed draft
amendments to the Guidelines on Nutrition Labelling (CAC/GL 2-1985).
Use of ethylene as flowering agent for pineapples and for
degreening of citrus for the purpose of fruit fly prevention for
inclusion into Guidelines for the Production, Processing, Labelling and
Marketing of Organically Produced Foods (CAC/GL 32-1999).
Spinosad, Copper Octanoate, Potassium Bicarbonate for
inclusion into Guidelines for the Production, Processing, Labelling and
Marketing of Organically Produced Foods (CAC/GL 32-1999).
The Committee is continuing work on:
Use of ethylene as a sprouting inhibitor for onions and
potatoes for inclusion into Guidelines for the Production, Processing,
Labelling and Marketing of Organically Produced Foods.
Organic Aquaculture for inclusion into Guidelines for the
Production, Processing, Labelling and Marketing of Organically Produced
Foods.
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA; USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Food Hygiene
The Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH):
Develops basic provisions on food hygiene applicable to
all food or to specific food types;
Considers and amends or endorses provisions on food
hygiene contained in Codex commodity standards and codes of practice
developed by other Codex commodity committees;
Considers specific food hygiene problems assigned to it by
the Commission;
Suggests and prioritizes areas where there is a need for
microbiological risk assessment at the international level and develops
questions to be addressed by the risk assessors; and
Considers microbiological risk management matters in
relation to food hygiene and in relation to FAO/WHO risk assessments.
The Committee held its 43rd Session in Miami, Florida December 5-9,
2011. The reference document is REP 12/FH. The following items will be
considered by the Commission at its 35th Session in July 2012. To be
considered for adoption:
Proposed amendment to the Principles and Guidelines for
the Conduct of Microbiological Risk Assessment.
Proposed revision to the Risk Analysis Principles and
Procedures Applied by the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene.
To be considered for adoption at Step 5/8:
Proposed draft Guidelines on the Application of General
Principles of Food Hygiene to the Control of Viruses in Food.
Proposed draft Annex on Melons to the Code of Hygienic
Practice for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
The Committee will continue working on:
Proposed revision of Principles for the Establishment and
Application of Microbiological Criteria for Foods.
Proposed draft Guidelines for Control of Specific Zoonotic
Parasites in Meat: Trichinella spiralis and Cysticercus bovis.
The Committee agreed to the development of discussion papers on the
following topics:
Code of hygienic practice for low moisture food.
New work and periodic review/revision of codes of hygienic
practice.
The Committee agreed to begin new work on the following, pending
approval by the CAC:
Revision of the Code of Hygienic Practice for Spices and
Dried Aromatic Plants.
Annex on Berries to the Code of Hygienic Practice for
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA; USDA/FSIS
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
The Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables is responsible
for elaborating worldwide standards and codes of practice as may be
appropriate for fresh fruits and vegetables; for consulting with the
UNECE Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards in the
elaboration of worldwide standards and codes of practice, with
particular regard to ensuring that there is no duplication of standards
or codes of practice and that they follow the same broad format; and
for consulting, as necessary, with other international organizations
which are active in the area of standardization of fresh fruits and
vegetables.
The Committee will hold its 17th Session in Mexico City, Mexico, on
September 3-7, 2012.
The Committee will work on the following items:
Draft Standard for Avocado.
Proposed draft Standard for Pomegranate.
Proposed draft Standard for Golden Passion Fruit.
Proposed layout for Codex Standards for Fresh Fruits and
Vegetables (including matters relating to point of application and
quality tolerances at import/export control points).
Proposals for new work on Codex Standards for Fresh Fruits
and Vegetables.
Responsible Agencies: USDA/AMS; HHS/FDA.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses
The Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses
(CCNFSDU) is responsible for studying nutrition issues referred to it
by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The Committee also drafts general
provisions, as appropriate, on nutritional aspects of all foods and
develops standards, guidelines, or related texts for foods for special
dietary uses in cooperation with other committees where necessary;
considers, amends if necessary, and endorses provisions on nutritional
aspects proposed for inclusion in Codex standards, guidelines, and
related texts.
The Committee held its 33rd Session in Bad Soden am Taunus,
Germany, on November 14-18, 2011. The reference document is REP 12/
NSFDU. The following items will be considered by the Commission at its
35th Session in July 2012. To be considered for final adoption at Step
5/8:
Proposed draft Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs). To be
considered for adoption at Step 5:
Proposed draft revision of the Guidelines on Formulated
Supplementary Foods for Older Infants and Young Children.
The Committee will continue working on:
General Principles for Establishing Nutrient Reference
Values for Nutrients Associated with Risk of Diet-Related Non-
communicable Diseases for General Population.
Proposed draft Additional or Revised Nutrient Reference
Values for Labeling Purposes in the Codex Guidelines on Nutrition
Labeling.
Proposed draft revision of the Codex General Principles
for the Addition of Essential Nutrients to Foods.
Proposed draft amendment of the Standard for Processed
Cereal Based Foods for Infants and Young Children to include a New Part
B for Underweight Children.
Proposal to review the Codex Standard for Follow-up
Formula.
Proposed draft revision of the list of food additives.
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA; USDA/ARS.
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U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Fats and Oils
The Codex Committee on Fats and Oils (CCFO) is responsible for
elaborating worldwide standards for fats and oils of animal, vegetable,
and marine origin, including margarine and olive oil.
The Committee will hold its 23rd Session in Malaysia, on February
25-March 1, 2013. The Committee is currently working on the following
items:
Development of a Standard for Fish Oils.
Proposed draft amendment to the Standard for Named
Vegetable Oils: Rice Bran Oil.
The Committee is also working in electronic Working Groups on the
following discussion papers to be presented at the next Session in
2013:
New work proposal to add High Oleic Acid Palm Oil to the
Standard for Named Vegetable Oils.
New work proposal to amend the Standard for Named
Vegetable Oils: Sunflower Seed Oils.
New work proposal to include High Oleic Soybean Oil in the
Standard for Named Vegetable Oils.
New work to amend the campesterol levels listed in the
Codex Standard for Olive Oil.
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA; USDA/ARS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Processed Fruits and Vegetables
The Codex Committee on Processed Fruits and Vegetables (CCPFV) is
responsible for elaborating worldwide standards and related text for
all types of processed fruits and vegetables including but not limited
to canned, dried and frozen products as well as fruit and vegetable
juices and nectars.
The 26th Session of the CCPFV will meet in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on
October 15-19, 2012. The Committee will work on the following items:
Matters referred to the Committee by the Codex
Alimentarius Commission and Codex committees.
Proposed draft Codex Standard for Table Olives.
Proposed draft Codex Standard for Certain Canned Fruits
(revision of remaining individual standards for canned fruits) (Step
4).
Proposed draft Codex Standard for Certain Quick Frozen
Vegetables (revision of individual standards for quick frozen
vegetables) (Step 4).
Proposed draft Sampling Plans including Metrological
Provisions for Controlling Minimum Drained Weight of Canned Fruits and
Vegetables in Packing Media (Step 4).
Food Additive Provisions for Processed Fruits and
Vegetables: Additional provisions for inclusion in selected adopted and
under development standards.
Matters relating to selected Codex standards for processed
fruits and vegetables.
Discussion paper on the possible extension of the
territorial application of the Codex Regional Standard for Ginseng
Products.
Discussion paper on the development of a Codex Standard
for Chemically Flavored Water-based Drinks.
Status of work on the revision of Codex standards for
processed fruits and vegetables.
Responsible Agencies: USDA/AMS; HHS/FDA.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Codex Committee on Sugars
The Codex Committee on Sugars is responsible for elaborating
worldwide standards for all types of sugar and sugar products. The
Committee had been adjourned sine die, but became active again
following the request from Colombia at the 34th Session of the Codex
Alimentarius Commission (2011).
The Committee has established an electronic Working Group (led by
Colombia) to work on the following item:
Standard for Panela
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Certain Codex Commodity Committees
Several Codex Alimentarius Commodity Committees have adjourned sine
die. The following Committees fall into this category:
Cereals, Pulses and Legumes
Responsible Agency: HHS/FDA.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Cocoa Products and Chocolate
Responsible Agency: HHS/FDA.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Meat Hygiene
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Milk and Milk Products
Responsible Agencies: USDA/AMS; HHS/FDA.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Natural Mineral Waters
Responsible Agency: HHS/FDA.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Vegetable Proteins
Responsible Agency: USDA/ARS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Ad hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on Animal Feeding
The objective of the ad hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on Animal
Feeding (TFAF) is to ensure the safety and quality of foods of animal
origin. Therefore, the Task Force develops guidelines or standards, as
appropriate, on Good Animal Feeding practices. The Task Force was re-
activated in 2011 for the purpose of: (a) Developing guidelines,
intended for governments, on how to apply the existing Codex risk
assessment methodologies to the various types of hazards related to
contaminants/residues in feed ingredients, such as feed additives used
in feeding stuffs for food producing animals, and using specific
science-based risk assessment criteria to apply to feed contaminants/
residues; and (b) developing a prioritized list of hazards in feed
ingredients and feed additives for governmental use.
The Committee held its 6th session in Berne, Switzerland, on
February 20-24, 2012. The relevant document is REP 12/AF. The following
items will be considered at the 35th session of the Codex Alimentarius
Commission in July 2012. To be considered at Step 5:
Proposed draft Guidelines on the Application of Risk
Assessment for Feed.
The Committee will continue working on:
Proposed draft Guidance for Use by Governments in
Prioritizing the National Feed Hazards (former Prioritized List of
Hazard in Feed)
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA; USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
FAO/WHO Regional Coordinating Committees
The FAO/WHO Regional Coordinating Committees define the problems
and needs of the regions concerning food standards and food control;
promote within the Committee contacts for the mutual exchange of
information on proposed regulatory initiatives and problems arising
from food control and stimulate the strengthening of food control
infrastructures; recommend to the Commission the development of
worldwide standards for products of interest to the region, including
products considered by the Committees to have an international market
potential in the future; develop regional standards for food products
moving exclusively or almost exclusively in intra-regional trade; draw
the attention of the Commission to any aspects of the Commission's work
of particular significance to the region; promote coordination of all
regional food standards work undertaken by international governmental
and non-
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governmental organizations within each region; exercise a general
coordinating role for the region and such other functions as may be
entrusted to it by the Commission; and promote the use of Codex
standards and related texts by members.
There are six regional coordinating committees:
Coordinating Committee for Africa
Coordinating Committee for Asia
Coordinating Committee for Europe
Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean
Coordinating Committee for the Near East
Coordinating Committee for North America and the Southwest
Coordinating Committee for Africa
The Committee (CCAfrica) will hold its 20th session in Cameroon,
from January 29-February 1, 2013.
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes (as observer).
Coordinating Committee for Asia
The Committee (CCAsia) will hold its 18th session in Tokyo, Japan,
from November 5-9, 2012.
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes (as observer).
Coordinating Committee for Europe
The Committee (CCEurope) will hold its 28th session in Batumi,
Georgia, from September 25-28, 2012.
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes (as observer).
Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean
The Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean
(CCLAC) will hold its 18th session in Costa Rica, from November 19-23,
2012.
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes (as observer).
Coordinating Committee for the Near East
The Committee (CCNEA) will hold its 7th session in Beirut, Lebanon,
from January 21-25, 2013.
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes (as observer).
Coordinating Committee for North America and the Southwest Pacific
(CCNASWP)
The Committee (CCNASWP) will hold its 12th Session in Madang, Papua
New Guinea, from September 19-22, 2012.
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Contact:
Karen Stuck, United States Manager for Codex, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Office of Food Safety, Room 4861, South Agriculture
Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-3700,
Phone: (202) 205-7760, Fax: (202) 720-3157, Email:
[email protected].
Attachment 2
U.S. Codex Alimentarius Officials
Codex Chairpersons From the United States
Codex Committee on Food Hygiene
Emilio Esteban, DVM, MBA, MPVM, Ph.D., Executive Associate for
Laboratory Services, Office of Public Health Science, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 950 College Station
Road, Athens, GA 30605, Phone: (706) 546-3429, Fax: (706) 546-3428,
Email: [email protected].
Codex Committee on Processed Fruits and Vegetables
Richard Boyd, Chief, Defense Contract Inspection Branch, Processed
Products Division, Fruit and Vegetable Program, Agricultural Marketing
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW.,
Mail Stop 0247, Room 0726-South Building, Washington, DC 20250, Phone:
(202) 720-5021, Fax: (202) 690-1527, Email: [email protected].
Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods
Steven D. Vaughn, DVM, Director, Office of New Animal Drug
Evaluation, Center for Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, MPN 1, Room 236, 7520 Standish Place, Rockville,
Maryland 20855, Phone: (240) 276-8300, Fax: (240) 276-8242, Email:
[email protected].
Listing of U.S. Delegates and Alternates Worldwide General Subject
Codex Committees
Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods
(Host Government--the Netherlands)
U.S. Delegate
Nega Beru, Ph.D., Director, Office of Food Safety (HFS-300), Center for
Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740, Phone: (240) 402-
1700, Fax: (301) 436-2651, Email: [email protected].
Alternate Delegate
Kerry Dearfield, Ph.D., Scientific Advisor for Risk Assessment, Office
of Public Health Science, Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Room 9-195, PP 3 (Mail Stop 3766), 1400
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250, Phone: (202) 690-6451,
Fax: (202) 690-6337, Email: [email protected].
Codex Committee on Food Additives
(Host Government--China)
U.S. Delegate
Dennis M. Keefe, Ph.D., Office of Premarket Approval, Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (HFS-
200), Harvey W. Wiley Federal Building, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway,
College Park, MD 20740-3835, Phone: (240) 402-1200, Fax: (301) 436-
2972, Email: [email protected].
Alternate Delegate
Susan E. Carberry, Ph.D., Supervisory Chemist, Division of Petition
Review, Office of Food Additive Safety (HFS-265), Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 5100
Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740, Phone: (240) 402-1269,
Fax: (301) 436-2972, Email: [email protected].
Codex Committee on Food Hygiene
(Host Government--United States)
U.S. Delegate
Jenny Scott, Senior Advisor, Office of Food Safety, Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 5100
Paint Branch Parkway, HFS-300, Room 3B-014, College Park, MD 20740-
3835, Phone: (240) 402-2166, Fax: (202) 436-2632, Email:
[email protected].
Alternate Delegates
Kerry Dearfield, Ph.D., Scientific Advisor for Risk Assessment, Office
of Public Health Science, Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Room 9-195, PP 3 (Mail Stop 3766), 1400
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250, Phone: (202) 690-6451,
Fax: (202) 690-6337, Email: [email protected].
Dr. Joyce Saltsman, Interdisciplinary Scientist, Office of Food Safety
(HFS-317), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and
Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740,
Phone: (240) 402-1641, Fax: (301) 436-2632, Email:
[email protected].
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Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification
Systems
(Host Government--Australia)
U.S. Delegate
Mary Stanley, Director, International Policy Division, Office of Policy
and Program Development, Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Room 2925, South Agriculture Building, 1400
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250, Phone: (202) 720-0287,
Fax: (202) 720-4929, Email: [email protected].
Alternate Delegate
H. Michael Wehr, Senior Advisor and Codex Program Coordinator,
International Affairs Staff, Center for Food Safety and Applied
Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway
(HFS-550), College Park, MD 20740, Phone: (240) 402-1724, Fax: (301)
436-2618, Email: [email protected].
Codex Committee on Food Labeling
(Host Government--Canada)
U.S. Delegate
Barbara O. Schneeman, Ph.D., Director, Office of Nutrition, Labeling,
and Dietary Supplements, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition,
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway (HFS-800),
College Park, MD 20740, Phone: (240) 402-2373, Fax: (301) 436-2636,
Email: [email protected].
Alternate Delegate
Jeffrey Canavan, Deputy Director, Labeling and Program Delivery
Division, Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW.--Stop 5273, Patriots Plaza 3,
8th Floor-161A, Washington, DC 20250, Phone: (301) 504-0860, Fax: (202)
245-4792, Email: [email protected].
Codex Committee on General Principles
(Host Government--France)
U.S. Delegate
Note: A member of the Steering Committee heads the delegation to
meetings of the General Principles Committee.
Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling
(Host Government--Hungary)
U.S. Delegate
Gregory O. Noonan, Ph.D., Research Chemist, Division of Analytical
Chemistry, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug
Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740,
Phone: 240-402-2250, Fax: 301-436-2634, Email:
[email protected].
Alternate Delegate
David B. Funk, Deputy Director, Chief Scientist, GIPSA, U.S. Department
of Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration, Technology & Science Division, 10383 Ambassador Dr.,
Kansas City, MO 64153, Phone: (816) 891-0473, Fax: (816) 891-8070,
Email: [email protected].
Codex Committee on Nutrition and Food for Special Dietary Uses
(Host Government--Germany)
U.S. Delegate
Barbara O. Schneeman, Ph.D., Director, Office of Nutrition, Labeling
and Dietary Supplements, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition,
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Highway (HFS-800),
College Park, MD 20740, Phone: (240) 402-2373, Fax: (301) 436-2636,
Email: [email protected].
Alternate Delegate
Allison Yates, Ph.D., Associate Director, Beltsville Human Nutrition
Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Bldg 307C, Room 117, Beltsville,
MD 20705, Phone: (301) 504-8157, Fax: (301) 504-9381, Email:
[email protected].
Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues
(Host Government--China)
U.S. Delegate
Lois Rossi, Director of Registration Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Ariel Rios Building,
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460, Phone: (703) 305-
5447, Fax: (703) 305-6920, Email: [email protected].
Alternate Delegate
Dr. Pat Basu, Senior Leader, Chemistry, Toxicology & Related Sciences,
Office of Public Health Science, Food Safety and Inspection Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Patriots Plaza III, Room 9-205, 1400
Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250-3766, Phone: (202) 690-6558,
Fax: (202) 690-2364, Email: [email protected].
Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods
(Host Government--United States)
U.S. Delegate
Dr. Kevin Greenlees, Senior Advisor for Science & Policy, Office of New
Animal Drug Evaluation, HFV-100, Center for Veterinary Medicine, U.S.
Food and Drug Administration, 7520 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855,
Phone: (240) 276-8214, Fax: (240) 276-9538, Email:
[email protected].
Alternate Delegate
Dr. Charles Pixley, Director, Laboratory Quality Assurance Division,
Office of Public Health Science, Food Safety and Inspection Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 950 College Station Road, Athens, GA
30605, Phone: (706) 546-3559, Fax: (706) 546-3452, Email:
[email protected].
Worldwide Commodity Codex Committees (Active)
Codex Committee on Fats and Oils
(Host Government--Malaysia)
U.S. Delegate
Martin J. Stutsman, J.D., Office of Food Safety (HFS-317), Center for
Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740-3835, Phone: (240)
402-1642, Fax: (301) 436-2651, Email: [email protected].
Alternate Delegate
Robert A. Moreau, Ph.D., Research Chemist, Eastern Regional Research
Center, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038, Phone: (215) 233-6428, Fax:
(215) 233-6406, Email: [email protected].
Codex Committee on Fish and Fishery Products
(Host Government--Norway)
Delegates
Timothy Hansen, Director, Seafood Inspection Program, National Marine
Fisheries Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
1315 East West Highway SSMC3, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Phone:
(301) 713-2355, Fax: (301) 713-1081, Email: [email protected].
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Dr. William Jones, Director, Division of Seafood Safety, Office of Food
Safety (HFS-325), U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch
Parkway, College Park, MD 20740, Phone: (240) 402-2300, Fax: (301) 436-
2601, Email: [email protected].
Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
(Host Government--Mexico)
U.S. Delegate
Dorian LaFond, International Standards Coordinator, Fruit and
Vegetables Division, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Stop 0235-Room 2086, South Agriculture Building, 1400
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0235, Phone: (202) 690-
4944, Fax: (202) 720-0016, Email: [email protected].
Alternate Delegate
Dongmin (Don) Mu, Product Evaluation and Labeling Team, Food Labeling
and Standards Staff, Office of Nutrition, Labeling and Dietary
Supplements, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch
Parkway, College Park, MD 20740, Phone: (240) 402-1775, Fax: (301) 436-
2636, Email: [email protected].
Codex Committee on Processed Fruits and Vegetables
(Host Government--United States)
U.S. Delegate
Dorian LaFond, International Standards Coordinator, Fruit and Vegetable
Division, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Stop-0235, Room 2086, South Agriculture Building, 1400
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0235, Phone: (202) 690-
4944, Fax: (202) 720-0016, Email: [email protected].
Alternate Delegate
Paul South, Ph.D., Office of Food Safety, Center for Food Safety and
Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch
Parkway, College Park, MD 20740, Phone: (240) 402-1640, Fax: (301) 436-
2561, Email: [email protected].
Codex Committee on Sugars
(Host Government--United Kingdom)
U.S. Delegate
Martin J. Stutsman, J.D., Office of Food Safety (HFS-317), Center for
Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740-3835, Phone: (240)
402-1642, Fax: (301) 436-2651, Email: [email protected].
Worldwide Commodity Codex Committees (Adjourned)
Codex Committee on Cocoa Products and Chocolate (Adjourned Sine die)
(Host Government--Switzerland)
U.S. Delegate
Michelle Smith, Ph.D., Food Technologist, Office of Plant and Dairy
Foods and Beverages, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (HFS-306), Harvey W. Wiley Federal
Building, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740-3835,
Phone: (240) 402-2024, Fax: (301) 436-2651, Email:
[email protected].
Cereals, Pulses and Legumes (Adjourned Sine die)
(Host Government--United States)
Delegate
Henry Kim, Ph.D., Supervisory Chemist, Division of Plant Product
Safety, Office of Plant and Dairy Foods, Center for Food Safety and
Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch
Parkway, College Park, MD 20740, Phone: (240) 402-2023, Fax: (301) 436-
2651, [email protected].
Codex Committee on Meat Hygiene (Adjourned Sine die)
(Host Government--New Zealand)
U.S. Delegate
VACANT
Codex Committee on Milk and Milk Products (Adjourned Sine die)
(Host Government--New Zealand)
U.S. Delegate
Duane Spomer, Chief, Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness
Branch, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Room 2095, South Agriculture Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250, Phone: (202) 720-1861, Fax: (202) 205-5772,
Email: [email protected].
Alternate Delegate
John F. Sheehan, Director, Division of Plant and Dairy Food Safety,
Office of Food Safety, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition,
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (HFS-3 15), Harvey W. Wiley Federal
Building, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740, Phone:
(240) 402-1488, Fax: (301) 436-2632, Email: [email protected]
Codex Committee on Natural Mineral Waters
(Host Government--Switzerland)
U.S. Delegate
Lauren Posnick Robin, Sc.D., Review Chemist, Office of Food Safety,
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, Harvey W. Wiley Federal Building, 5100 Paint Branch
Parkway, College Park, MD 20740-3835, Phone: (240) 402-1639, Fax: (301)
301-436-2632, Email: [email protected].
Codex Committee on Vegetable Proteins (Adjourned Sine die)
(Host Government--Canada)
U.S. Delegate
Vacant
AdHoc Intergovernmental Task Forces
Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on Animal Feeding
(Host government--Switzerland)
Delegate
Daniel G. McChesney, Ph.D., Director, Office of Surveillance &
Compliance, Center for Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, 7529 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855, Phone: (240)
453-6830, Fax: (240) 453-6880, Email: [email protected].
Alternate
Dr. Patty Bennett, Branch Chief, Risk Assessment Division, Office of
Public Health Science, Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, 901 Aerospace Center, Washington, DC 20250,
Phone: (202) 690-6189, Email: [email protected].
[FR Doc. 2012-15002 Filed 6-15-12; 4:15 pm]
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