[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 120 (Friday, June 21, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37505-37515]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-14862]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. FSIS-2013-0002]
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 covers the time periods from June 1, 2012, to May 31,
2013, and June 1, 2013, to May 31, 2014, 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 U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA), FSIS, OPPD, RIMS, Docket Clearance Unit, Patriots
Plaza 3, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Mailstop 3782, Room 8-163B,
Washington, DC 20250-3700.
Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to Patriots
Plaza 3, 355 E Street SW., Room 8-163B, Washington, DC 20024-3221.
Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must
include the Agency name and docket number FSIS-2013-0002. 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, 355 E Street SW., Room 8-
164, Washington, DC 20024-3221 between 8:00 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: Mary Frances Lowe, 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; Telephone: (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
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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 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, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and June 1, 2013, to May
31, 2014. 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
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Done at Washington, DC, on June 17, 2013.
Mary Frances Lowe,
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 Sixth
Session July 1-5, 2013, 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-eighth Session on June 25-28, 2013. 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 any 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. Residues of a
veterinary drug include the parent compounds or their metabolites in
any edible portion of the animal product, and include residues of
associated impurities of the veterinary drug concerned. 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 official recommended or
authorized usage, approved by national authorities,
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of the veterinary drugs under practical conditions.
An Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) is an estimate made 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 in food over a lifetime without appreciable health risk.
The Committee will hold its 21st Session in Minneapolis, Minnesota,
on August 26-30, 2013. The Committee will work on the following items:
Matters referred by the Codex Alimentarius Commission and
other Codex Committees and Task Forces
Matters arising from FAO/WHO and from the Joint FAO/WHO Expert
Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
Report of the OIE activities, including the harmonization of
technical requirements for registration of veterinary medicinal
products
Draft MRLs for Veterinary Drugs (at Step 6)
Proposed draft MRLs for Veterinary Drugs (at Step 4)
Risk Management Recommendations for Residues of Veterinary
Drugs for which no ADI or MRL has been Recommended by JECFA due to
Specific Human Health Concerns
Proposed draft Guidelines on Performance
Characteristics for Multi-Residue Methods
Risk Analysis Policy on Extrapolation of MRLs of Veterinary
Drugs to Additional Species and Tissues
Proposed ``concern form'' for the CCRVDF (format and policy
procedure for its use)
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 Seventh Session in Moscow, Russian
Federation, from April 8-12, 2013. The relevant document is REP13/CF.
The following items are to be considered for adoption by the 36th
Session of the Commission in July 2013:
Maximum Levels for Hydrocyanic Acid for Cassava Flour and
Gari (transfer from commodity standards to the General Standard for
Contaminants & Toxins in Food and Feed) and consequential amendments to
the Standards for Edible Cassava Flour, Gari and Sweet Cassava
To be considered at Step 5/8:
Proposed draft Maximum Levels for Lead in Fruit Juices and
Nectars, Ready to Drink; Canned Fruits and Canned Vegetables
Proposed draft Maximum Levels for Deoxynivalenol (DON) in
Cereal-Based Foods for Infants and Young Children
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 and Cassava Products
To be considered at Step 5:
Proposed draft Maximum Levels for DON in Raw Cereal Grains
(Wheat, Maize and Barley), including Sampling Plans, and in Flour,
Semolina, Meal and Flakes Derived from Wheat, Maize or Barley
The Committee will continue working on:
Proposed draft Annex for the Prevention and Reduction of
Aflatoxins and Ochratoxin A Contamination in Sorghum (Code of Practice
for the Prevention and Reduction of Mycotoxin Contamination in Cereals)
Proposed draft Code of Practice for Weed Control to Prevent
and Reduce Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid Contamination in Food and Feed
Proposed draft Maximum Levels for Arsenic in Rice and Rice
Products
Proposed draft Maximum Levels for Fumonisins in Maize and
Maize Products and Associated Sampling Plans
Proposed draft revision of the Maximum Levels for Lead in
Fruits, Milk Products, and Infant Formula, Follow-up Formula and
Formula for Special Medical Purposes for Infants in the General
Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed
Editorial amendments to the General Standard for Contaminants
and Toxins in Food and Feed
Discussion paper on the possibility of developing a code of
practice for the prevention and reduction of arsenic contamination in
rice
Discussion paper on control measures for fumonisins in maize
and maize products
Discussion paper on the review of guideline levels for
methylmecury in fish
Discussion paper on the review of the Code of Practice for the
Prevention and Reduction of Mycotoxin Contamination in Cereals
Discussion paper on aflatoxins in cereals
Discussion paper on the establishment of maximum levels for
total aflatoxins in ready to eat peanuts and associated sampling plan
Priority List of Contaminants and Naturally Occurring
Toxicants Proposed for Evaluation by JECFA
The Committee will discontinue work on:
Establishment of Maximum Levels for Hydrocyanic Acid for
Cassava and Cassava Products
Revision of guideline levels for radionuclides in foods in
the General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed
(GSCTFF)
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.
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The 45th Session of the Committee met in Beijing, China, March 18-22,
2013. The relevant document is REP13/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 will be considered by the 36th Session of the
Commission in July 2013. To be considered for adoption at Steps 8 & 5/
8:
Specific draft and proposed draft food additive provisions of
the GSFA
To be considered for adoption at Step 5/8:
Proposed draft amendments to the Codex Guideline on Class
Names and International Numbering System (INS) for Food Additives (CAC/
GL 36-1989)
Specifications for the identity and purity of food additives
arising from the 76th JECFA meeting
The Committee will continue working on:
Amendments to the INS for food additives
Specifications for the identity and purity of food additives
Proposals for the provisions in Table 1 and 2 of the GSFA for:
(i) Food additives listed in Table 3 with the function of ``acidity
regulator'' for their use for technological functions other than as
acidity regulators; (ii) other food additives listed in Table 3 with
technological functions other than ``emulsifier, thickener,
stabilizer,'' ``color,'' and ``sweetener''; and (iii) for food
additives listed in Table 3 with the technological function of
``emulsifier, stabilizer and thickener'' in selected food categories
(i.e., 06.2 to 14.1.5, 04.1.1.2 and 04.2.1.2)
Prioritization exercise of compounds proposed for re-
evaluation by JECFA
Proposal for additions and changes to the Priority List of
Compounds Proposed for Evaluation by JECFA
Information document on the GSFA
Information document on food additive provisions in commodity
standards
The Committee recommended the following Electronic Working Groups,
with the named lead countries:
Revision of the Guidelines for the Simple Evaluation of Food
Additive Intakes (CAC/GL 3-1989) (Brazil)
Options for the use of the prioritization exercise of
compounds for re-evaluation by JECFA (Canada)
Amendments to the INS (Iran)
Food additive provisions of food category 14.2.3 (Grape wines)
and its sub-categories (France)
Descriptors and food additive provisions of food categories
01.1.1 (Milk and buttermilk (plain)), 01.1.1.1 (Milk (plain)), 01.1.1.2
(Buttermilk (plain)), and 01.1.2 (Dairy based drinks, flavoured and/or
fermented (e.g., chocolate milk, cocoa, eggnog, drinking yoghurt, whey
based drink) (New Zealand)
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 entry of proposals for new food
additive provisions in food category 16.0 (Prepared foods) into the
GSFA
[cir] Recommendations for the new entry and revision of existing
provisions in CX/FA 13/45/12 (except those for food category 14.2.3
(Grape wines) and its sub-categories, and those for aspartame (INS 951)
and aspartame-acesulfame (INS 962) in the GSFA
[cir] Proposals for the provisions in Tables 1 and 2 of the GSFA
for food additives listed in Table 3 with the function of ``acidity
regulator'' for their use for technological functions other than as
acidity regulators
[cir] Proposals for consideration of the provisions in Tables 1 and
2 of the GSFA for food additives listed in Table 3 with functions other
than ``emulsifier, stabilizer, sweetener,'' ``color,'' and
``sweetener''
The use of Note 161 (``Subject to national legislation of the
importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2
of the Preamble.'') in provisions for selected sweeteners (United
Kingdom)
The Committee will also prepare a discussion paper on the use
of additives in additives (European Union).
The Committee also agreed to hold a physical Working Group on the
GSFA immediately preceding the 46th session of CCFA to be chaired by
the United States that will discuss: (i) The recommendations of the
electronic Working Groups on the GSFA, the food additive provisions in
food category 14.2.3 (Grape wines), and on Note 161 of the GSFA; and
(ii) the proposals for provisions in Table 1 and 2 of the GSFA for
certain food additives listed in Table 3.
The Committee recommended the work on the following items be
postponed:
Proposals for provisions in nisin (INS 234) in food category
08.0 (Meat and meat products, including poultry and game) and its sub-
categories
Proposals for new provisions and/or revision of provisions for
acesulfame potassium (INS 950), aspartame (INS 951), and aspartame-
acesulfame salt (INS 962) contained in the compilation document (CRD 2,
Appendix VIII), other than in the context as an example for the work of
the electronic Working Group on Note 161 of the GSFA
The Committee recommended the work on the following items be
revoked:
Provisions for aluminum-containing food additives in certain
commodity standards
Specifications for mineral oil, medium and low viscosity (INS
905e, f, g)
The Committee recommended the work on the following items be
discontinued:
Draft and proposed draft provisions for certain food additives
in the GSFA
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 45th Session of the Committee met in Beijing, China, on May 6-
11, 2013. The relevant document is REP13/PR. The following items will
be considered at the 36th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
in July 2013. To be considered at Steps 5 and 8:
Draft and proposed draft Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides
in Foods and Feeds
The Committee will continue working on:
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Draft revision of the Classification of Foods and Animal
Feeds: Selected vegetable commodity groups at Step 7
Proposed draft revision of the Classification of Foods and
Animal Feeds: Other selected vegetable commodity groups
Proposed draft Table 2--Examples of selection of
representative commodities for selected vegetable commodity groups
(item 7a) and other selected commodity groups (Item 7b) (for inclusion
in the Principles and Guidance for the Selection of Representative
Commodities for the Extrapolation of Maximum Residue Limits for
Pesticides to Commodity Groups)
Discussion paper on Guidance to Facilitate the Establishment
of Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides for Minor Crops/Specialty
Crops
Revision of the Risk Analysis Principles applied by the Codex
Committee on Pesticide Residues
Establishment of the Codex Schedules and Priority Lists of
Pesticides
The Committee has agreed to the following New Work:
Discussion paper on performance criteria for suitability
assessment of methods of analysis for pesticide residues
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 34th Session of the Committee met in Budapest, Hungary, from
March 4-8, 2013. The relevant document is REP13/MAS. The following
items will be considered by the Commission at its 36th Session in July
2013. To be considered for adoption at step 8:
Methods of Analysis and Sampling in Codex Standards at
Different Steps
Draft Principles for the Use of Sampling and Testing in
International Food Trade: Other Standards and Related Texts
Proposed amendment to the Guidelines for Establishing Numeric
Values for Method Criteria and/or Assessing Methods for Compliance
Thereof in the Procedural Manual
The Committee will continue working on:
Other Sections--Explanatory Notes for the proposed draft
Principles for the Use of Sampling and Testing in International Food
Trade
Discussion paper on considering procedures for establishing
criteria:
[cir] For multi-analyte methods that are used for specifications
that require a combination of components or use toxicity equivalent
factors
[cir] Applicable to Type I methods
[cir] Where there is considerable scientific or statistical overlap
between (i) and (ii). These will be considered together
Discussion paper on the Elaboration of Procedures for Regular
Updating of Methods
Discussion paper on Sampling in Codex Standards
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 20th Session of the Committee met in Chiang Mai, Thailand,
February 18-22, 2013. The relevant document is REP13/FICS. The
following items will be considered by the 36th Session of the
Commission in July 2013. To be considered for adoption at Step 8:
Draft amendments to Guidelines for the Exchange of Information
in Food Safety Emergency Situations
To be considered for adoption at Step 8 & 5/8:
Draft and proposed draft Principles and Guidelines for
National Food Control Systems (Sections 1-3 at Step 6 and Section 4 at
Step 3)
The Committee is continuing work on:
Discussion paper on Principles and Guidelines for the
Elaboration and Management of Questionnaires Directed at Exporting
Countries
Discussion paper on Principles and Guidelines for Monitoring
Regulatory Performance of National Food Control Systems
Discussion paper on the revision of the Principles and
Guidelines for the Exchange of Information in Food Safety Emergency
Situations
Draft amendments to Guidelines for the Exchange of Information
between Countries on Rejections of Imported Food
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,
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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 41st Session in Charlottetown, Prince Edward
Island, Canada, on May 14-17, 2013. The reference document is REP 13/
FL. The following items will be considered at the 36th Session of the
Codex Alimentarius Commission in July 2013. To be considered at Step 8:
Consideration of labelling provisions in draft Codex standards for
the draft standard for:
Smoked Fish, Smoke-Flavoured Fish and Smoke-Dried Fish;
Raw, Fresh and Quick Frozen Scallop Products; and
Guidelines on Formulated Complementary Foods for Older Infants
and Young Children
Implementation of the WHO Global Strategy on Diet, Physical
Activity and Health
Guidelines for the Production, Processing, Labelling and
Marketing of Organically Produced Foods
The Committee will continue working on:
Organic Aquaculture
The Committee has agreed to the following New Work:
General Standard for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods to
address the issue of date marking.
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 44th Session in New Orleans, Louisiana from
November 12-16, 2012. The reference document is REP 13/FH. The
following items will be considered by the Commission at its 36th
Session in July 2013. To be considered for adoption at Step 5/8:
Proposed draft Principles and Guidelines for the Establishment
and Application of Microbiological Criteria Related to Foods
Proposed draft Annex on Berries to the Code of Hygienic
Practice for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
The Committee agreed to request the Commission to approve new work
on a Code of Hygienic Practice for Low-Moisture Foods.
The Committee will continue working on:
Proposed draft Guidelines for Control of Specific Zoonotic
Parasites in Meat: Trichinella spp. and Cysticercus bovis
Proposed draft Code of Hygienic Practice for Spices and Dried
Aromatic Herbs
Criteria for evaluating and prioritizing new work, which will
be used in the development of a ``forward workplan''
In addition, the Committee will consider the following:
Discussion paper on occurrence and control of parasites
Discussion paper on the need to revise the Code of Hygienic
Practice for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Proposals for new work
Proposed draft Code of Hygienic Practice for Low-Moisture
Foods
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 17th Session of the Committee met in Mexico City, Mexico,
September 3-7, 2012. The relevant document is REP13/FFV. The following
items will be considered by the 36th Session of the Commission in July
2013. To be considered for adoption at Step 8:
Draft Standard for Avocado (revision of Codex STAN 197-1995)
Draft provisions for uniformity rules and other size related
provisions (sections 5.1--uniformity and 6.2.4--commercial
identification) (draft Standard for Avocado)
Draft Standard for Pomegranate
Proposed draft provisions for sizing and uniformity rules
(sections 3 and 5.1) (draft Standard for Pomegranate)
Proposed draft Standard for Golden Passion Fruit
Proposed draft Standard for Durian
Proposed draft Standard for Okra
Proposed draft Standard for Ware Potato
Proposals for new work on Codex standards for fresh fruits and
vegetables
Revision of the terms of reference of the Codex Committee on
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 34th Session in Bad Soden am Taunus,
Germany, on December 3-7, 2012. The reference document is REP 13/NSFDU.
The following items will be considered by the Commission at its 36th
Session in July 2013. To be considered for adoption:
Consolidation of the General Principles for Establishing
Nutrient Reference Values of Vitamins and Minerals and General
Principles for Establishing Nutrient Reference Values for Nutrients
Associated with Risk of Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases (NRVs-
NCD) (for labelling purposes)
To be considered for adoption at Step 8:
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Draft revision of the Guidelines on Formulated Supplementary
Foods for Older Infants and Young Children
Draft NRVs-NCD for saturated fatty acids and sodium
To be considered for adoption at Step 5/8:
Proposed draft General Principles for Establishing Nutrient
Reference Values for Nutrients Associated with Risk of Diet-Related
Non-Communicable Diseases for General Population (NRVs-NCD)
Proposed draft Additional or Revised Nutrient Reference Values
for Labeling Purposes in the Codex Guidelines on Nutrition Labeling
(Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin
B12, Pantothenate, Biotin, Calcium and Iodine, and related footnotes)
The Committee will continue working on:
Proposed draft Additional or Revised Nutrient Reference Values
for Labelling Purposes in the Codex Guidelines on Nutrition Labelling
(Other values than described above, including protein)
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
Discussion paper on a potential NRV for Potassium in relation
to the risk of NCD
Proposed draft revision of the List of Food Additives
Discussion paper on biofortification
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA; USDA/ARS.
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 held its 23rd Session in Langkawi, Malaysia, from
February 25-March 1, 2013. The reference document is REP 13/FO. The
following items will be considered by the Commission at its 36th
Session in July 2013. To be considered for adoption:
Amendments to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils Not
Covered by Individual Standards (Codex STAN 19-1981), the Standard for
Named Animal Fats (CODEX STAN 211-1999), and the Standard for Olive
Oils and Olive Pomace Oils (CODEX STAN 33-1981)
Amendments to the lists of acceptable previous cargoes in the
Code of Practice for the Storage and Transport of Edible Fats and Oils
in Bulk
To be considered for adoption at step 5/8:
Proposed draft amendment to parameters for rice bran oil in
the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils
The Committee will continue working on:
Proposed draft Standard for Fish Oils
Review of the lists of acceptable previous cargoes in the Code
of Practice for the Storage and Transport of Edible Fats and Oils in
Bulk
Discussion paper on the amendment of the Standard for Named
Vegetable Oils: Sunflower Seed Oils
Discussion paper on cold pressed oils
Discussion paper on the amendment of the Standard for Named
Vegetable Oils: High Oleic Soybean Oil
Discussion paper on the amendment of the Standard for Named
Vegetable Oils: Palm Oil with High Oleic Acid OxG
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 met in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on
October 15-19, 2012. The following items will be considered by the
Commission at its 36th Session in July 2013. To be considered for
adoption:
Amendment to the Guidelines for Packing Media for Canned
Fruits
Amendment to the Standards for Preserved Tomatoes, Processed
Tomato Concentrates and Certain Canned Citrus Fruits (section 4--Food
additives)
Amendment to the Standard for Canned Applesauce (Codex STAN
17-1981) (Section 9--Methods of Analysis)
To be considered for adoption at Step 5/8:
Proposed draft Standard for Table Olives (revision of Codex
Standard 66-1981)
To be considered for adoption at Step 5:
Proposed draft Standard for Certain Canned Fruits (general
provisions) and proposed draft Annex on Mangoes
Proposed draft Standard for Certain Quick Frozen Vegetables
(general provisions)
The Committee will continue working on:
Proposed draft Sampling Plan including Metrological Provisions
for Controlling the Minimum Drained Weight in Canned Fruits and
Vegetables in Packing Media
Proposed draft annexes on pears and pineapples (proposed draft
Standard for Certain Canned Fruits)
Proposed draft annexes on several quick frozen vegetables
(proposed draft Standard for Certain Quick Frozen Vegetables)
Proposal for the extension of the territorial application of
the Regional Standard for Ginseng Products
Food additive provisions in the Standards for Pickled Fruits
and Vegetables (CODEX STAN 260-2007), Canned Bamboo Shoots (CODEX STAN
241-2003) and the Annex on Mushrooms of the Standard for Certain Canned
Vegetables (CODEX STAN 297-2009)
Packing Media provisions for pickled vegetables in the
Standard for Pickled Fruits and Vegetables (CODEX STAN 260-2007)
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 decided to work in electronic form, and established
an electronic Working Group, led by Colombia. The Working Group is
currently circulating the draft Standard for Panela for consensus. The
Working Group hopes to send the Standard for Panela forward to the 36th
Session of the Commission in July 2013 for adoption at Step 5/8.
Responsible Agencies: HHS/FDA.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Certain Codex Commodity Committees
Several Codex Alimentarius Commodity Committees have adjourned
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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 7th session in Berne, Switzerland, on
February 4-8, 2013. The relevant document is REP 13/AF. The following
items will be considered at the 36th session of the Codex Alimentarius
Commission in July 2013. To be considered at Step 8:
Draft Guidelines on the Application of Risk Assessment for
Feed
To be considered at Step 5/8:
Proposed draft Guidance for Use by Governments in Prioritizing
the National Feed Hazards (renamed Guidance on Prioritizing Hazards 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-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 Pacific
Coordinating Committee for Africa
The Committee (CCAfrica) held its 20th session in Cameroon, from
January 29-February 1, 2013. The relevant document is REP13/Africa.
The Committee:
Agreed to consider the need for development of a regional
standard for processed cheese;
Agreed that there is justification for the establishment of a
new Codex Committee for Spices, Aromatic Plants and their Formulations;
and
Considered the Draft Strategic Plan 2014-2019 and made a
number of comments and suggestions.
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes (as observer).
Coordinating Committee for Asia
The Committee (CCAsia) held its 18th session in Tokyo, Japan, from
November 5-9, 2012. The relevant document is REP 13/ASIA. The following
items will be considered by the Commission at its 36th Session in July
2013.
The Committee:
Considered the Draft Strategic Plan 2014-2019 and made a
number of comments and suggestions.
To be considered for adoption:
Amendments to some food additive provisions in the Regional
Standards for Fermented Soybean Paste and for Chili Sauce
To be considered at Step 5/8:
Proposed draft Regional Standard for Tempe
To be considered at Step 5:
Proposed draft Standard for Non-Fermented Soybean Products
The Committee will continue working on:
Proposed draft Standard for Laver Products
Proposed draft Code of Hygienic Practice for Street-Vended
Foods
Discussion paper on New Work on a Regional Standard for Edible
Crickets on their Products
Preparation of the Strategic Plan for CCASIA 2015-2020
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes (as observer).
Coordinating Committee for Europe
The Committee (CCEurope) held its 28th session in Batumi, Georgia,
from September 25-28, 2012. The relevant document is REP 13/EURO. The
following items will be considered by the Commission at its 36th
Session in July 2013.
The Committee:
Considered the Draft Strategic Plan 2014-2019 and made a
number of comments and suggestions
To be considered for adoption at Step 5/8:
Proposed draft Revised Regional Standard for Chanterelles
The Committee will continue working on:
Proposed draft Regional Standard for Ayran
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: No.
Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean
The Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean
(CCLAC) held its 18th session in Costa Rica, from
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November 19-23, 2012. The relevant document is REP 13/LAC. The
following items will be considered by the Commission at its 36th
Session in July 2013.
The Committee:
Considered the Draft Strategic Plan 2014-2019 and made a
number of comments and suggestions
To be considered for adoption:
Reappointment of Costa Rica for a second term as Coordinator
for Latin America and the Caribbean (unanimous agreement to recommend)
Proposal for new work on a Codex Regional Standard for
Ya[cacute]on
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes (as observer).
Coordinating Committee for the Near East
The Committee (CCNEA) held its 7th session in Beirut, Lebanon, from
January 21-25, 2013. The relevant document is REP 13/NEA. The following
items will be considered by the Commission at its 36th Session in July
2013.
The Committee:
Considered the Draft Strategic Plan 2014-2019 and made a
number of comments and suggestions
To be considered at Step 8:
Regional Code of Practice for Street-Vended Foods
To be considered at Step 5/8:
Regional Standard for Date Paste
The Committee will continue working on:
Regional Standard for Doogh
Standard for Halal Food
Regional Standard for Labneh
Regional Standard for Mixed Zaatar
Standard for Refrigerated and Frozen Meat
Preparation of the Strategic Plan for CCNEA 2015-2020
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: No.
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. The relevant document is REP
13/NASWP. The following item will be considered by the Commission at
its 36th Session in July 2013.
The Committee:
Considered the Draft Strategic Plan 2014-2019 and made a
number of comments and suggestions
The committee will continue working on:
Draft Strategic Plan for the CCNASWP 2014-2019
A revision to the discussion paper on the development of a
regional standard for kava, focusing on the dried product that can be
used as a beverage when mixed with water
A new discussion paper to collect information identifying the
products and the related food safety or trade issues that could be
addressed by regional standards and to develop a mechanism for their
prioritization
Responsible Agency: USDA/FSIS.
U.S. Participation: Yes.
Contact: U.S. Codex Office, United States Department of
Agriculture, 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, Head, Contract Services Section, Inspection Branch,
Specialty Crops Inspection 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., Chief Scientist, 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
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].
Alternate Delegate
Paul S. Honigfort, Ph.D., Consumer Safety Officer, Division of Food
Contact Notifications (HFS-275), Office of Food Additive Safety, U.S.
Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park,
MD 20740, Phone: (240) 402-1206, Fax: (301) 436-2965, 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: (301) 436-2632, Email:
[email protected].
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Alternate Delegates
Kerry Dearfield, Ph.D., Chief Scientist, 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: (352) 391-5023, Email: [email protected].
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
Felicia B. Billingslea, Director, Food Labeling and Standards Staff,
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-820), College Park, MD 20740, Phone: (240)
402-2371, Fax: (301) 436-2636, [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
Paula R. Trumbo, Ph.D., Director (A), Nutrition Programs, Office of
Nutrition, Labeling and Dietary Supplements, Center for Food Safety and
Applied Nutrition, US Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch
Parkway HFS-830, College Park, MD 20740, Phone: (240) 402-2579, Fax:
(301) 436-2579, Email: [email protected].
Alternate Delegate
Allison Yates, Ph.D., Associate Director, Beltsville Area, Agricultural
Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 10300 Baltimore
Avenue, Bldg 003, Room 223, Beltsville, MD 20705, Phone: (301) 504-
5193, Fax: (301) 504-5863, 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, DVM, Ph.D., 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].
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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].
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 Program, Specialty Crop Inspection Division, Agricultural
Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 0247, South
Agriculture Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC
20250-0247, Phone: (202) 690-4944, Fax: (202) 690-1527, 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
Vegetables Program, Specialty Crop Inspection Division, Agricultural
Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 0247, South
Agriculture Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC
20250-0247, Phone: (202) 690-4944, Fax: (202) 690-1527, 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: [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
Ad Hoc 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, Fax: (202) 690-6337, Email:
[email protected].
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