CODEX and the SDGs: how participation in Codex Alimentarius supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

may 2021 · World Health Organization

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This publication explores how participation in the Codex Alimentarius supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It highlights the role of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, a collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization, in setting food safety standards that ensure consumer health and fair trade practices. The book emphasizes the connection between Codex standards and the achievement of specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to poverty, hunger, health, and economic growth. It also discusses the Codex Trust Fund's efforts to assist developing countries in building capacity to implement these standards. The intended audience includes policymakers, international development organizations, and stakeholders in the food industry.