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Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Host Government: Mexico
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 held its 16th Session in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 2-6, 2011. The reference document is REP11/FFV. The following will be considered by the Commission at its 34th session in July 2011. To be considered at step 8:
  • Draft Standard for Tree Tomatoes

To be considered at step 5/8:
  • Proposed draft Standard for Chili Peppers

The Committee will continue working on:
  • Draft Standard for Avocado at Step 7
  • Proposed draft Standard for Pomegranate at Step 5
  • 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
For a list of Committee Delegates, use the following link:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/codex_alimentarius/ Codex_Delegates_and_Alternates/index.asp
Delegate's Report, 16th Session, Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, May 1-6, 2011, Mexico City, Mexico
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Last Modified: August 19, 2011

 

 

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