BTSF non-EU Sub-regional WS on CODEX Alimentarius

The overall objective of the BTSF Training Programme/Course on BTSF non-EU Sub-regional WS on CODEX Alimentarius is to strengthen the capacity of Member countries to participate actively in the work of the Codex Alimentarius Commission and its subsidiary bodies.

• Enhancing the understanding of the participants on the international trading system in agri-food products (WTO, SPS) and the role of international standard-setting bodies, with particular focus on the work of Codex.
• Strengthening the capacity of countries to participate actively in the development and implementation of standards by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) and its subsidiary bodies.
• Explaining the organization, management and procedures of Codex bodies.
• Supporting the establishment in participating countries of a strong, solid and sustainable national capacity to engage in Codex.
• Supporting the use and relevance of Codex standards, guidelines and codes of practice by countries in the region as an essential component of a science- and rule-based food safety system.

The course addresses the following topics:

• History and objectives of the Codex Alimentarius
• Organisation of the Codex Aliemntarius
• Elaboration and promotion of Codex standards
• Application of risk analysis
• Effective participation to the Codex meetings
• Proper use of Codex resources
• Specific Codex Committees such as the CCPR, CCCF, CCFA, etc.

Nine training sessions:

• Face-to-face sessions
• Site visits forseen

3 full days duration

Starting: 26th May 2026

Finishing: 28th May 2026

38 participant units (fully and partially supported)