Codex Intergovernmental Task Forces handle specific issues for a limited time period.

ad hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on Animal Feeding 
The Task Force was re-established at the 33rd session to develop science-based guidelines or standards for animal feedstuffs.

ad hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on Food Derived from Biotechnology 
The task force was established to develop standards, guidelines, or recommendations for foods derived from modern biotechnology.

ad hoc Codex Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance 
It was established to develop science-based guidance for risk assessment and risk management advice on the use of antimicrobials in foods and feed.

ad hoc Codex Intergovernmental Task Force on the Processing and Handling of Quick Frozen Food 
Its mandate is to finalize the International Code of Practice for the Processing and Handling of Quick Frozen Foods.