Codex Alimentarius Food Standards
International food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice supporting global food safety, risk assessment, and harmonized compliance.
What You Can Expect
Practical insights you can apply right away.
The Global Food Safety Reference
Codex standards are used by governments worldwide as the baseline for national food safety legislation. They are also the reference point in WTO trade disputes, meaning compliance with Codex gives food exporters a recognised international standing.
Science-Based Standard Setting
All Codex standards are developed using independent scientific risk assessments conducted by FAO/WHO expert bodies. This science-first approach ensures that standards are grounded in evidence and regularly updated as new data emerges.
Broad Coverage Across Food Topics
Codex covers an extensive range of food safety areas including pesticide and veterinary drug residues, food additives, contaminants, nutrition labelling, hygiene, biotechnology, and antimicrobial resistance, making it a comprehensive resource for anyone working in food compliance.