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USDA Announces Public Meeting, Seeks Comments on Positions of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission
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Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Richard J. McIntire
WASHINGTON, Mar. 25, 2011 — The Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety, U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA), and the Fruit and Vegetable Programs of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) are sponsoring
a public meeting of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex)
on April 5, 2011. The meeting will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 2068 of the USDA South Building, located at
1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC.
The objective of the April 5 public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and to
draft United States positions that will be discussed at the 16th Session of the CCFFV to be held in Mexico City, Mexico,
May 2-6, 2011. The following agenda items will be discussed at both the April 5 public meeting in Washington, D.C, and
at the 16th Session of the CCFFV in Mexico City: the Draft Standard for Avocado, the Draft Standard for Tree Tomatoes,
the Proposed Draft Standard for Chili Peppers and the Proposed Draft Standard for Pomegranate. To participate in the
meeting through teleconference, dial (866) 692-3158, and enter the pass code 5986642. Documents related to the 16th Session
of CCFFV will be accessible online at www.codexalimentarius.net/current.asp.
The CCFFV helps to elaborate worldwide standards and codes of practice appropriate for fresh fruits and
vegetables and consulting as necessary with other international organizations that are active in the area of
standardization of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Codex was established in 1963 by two United Nations organizations, the Food and Agriculture Organization
and the World Health Organization. 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 and ensure that fair practices are used in international food trade.
Codex Committee public meetings are intended to ensure a consistent approach to U.S. and international food
safety systems on policies and procedures through input from subject matter experts.
Members of the public may access the meeting agenda, submit written comments electronically or request
copies of documents by contacting Kenneth Lowery, U.S. Codex Office, by mail, phone or e-mail per the
following: Kenneth Lowery, 1400 Independence Ave., Room 4861, Washington, DC 20250; (202) 690-7760;
kenneth.lowery@fsis.usda.gov.
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