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1 Codex Alimentarius: Today and Tomorrow 12th CII Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Summit Synergizing Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Dimensions for Excellence in the Food Ecosystem 4 5 December New Delhi, Índia Guilherme Antonio da Costa Júnior Chairperson, Codex Alimentartius Commission guilherme.costa@agricultura.gov.br ggguilherme@hotmail.com

2 Codex Alimentarius: Today and Tomorrow International Context How will we feed 9 billion people in 2050? How can we strategically plan it? Food safety Sufficient Quantity Food Security Trade

3 Codex Alimentarius: Today and Tomorrow International Context Modifications in Agricultural Practices Modifications in food processing techniques Emergence of new industrialized products Widespread consumption of high-tech functional foods

4 Codex Alimentarius: Today and Tomorrow International Context Increasing demand for food that places further pressure on finite resources Complex food supply chain Increased International trade of food/ingredients Increased human transit Population dietary habit changes

5 s what you eat safe? The burden of foodborne diseases is substantial Each year, foodborne diseases cause: Nearly 1 in 10 people will become ill 33 million years of healthy life lost Foodborne diseases can be deadly, especially in children < deaths Children account for 1/3 of deaths from foodborne diseases

6 Strategic Importance of Codex Alimentarius The most important multilateral organization in the food safety and trade areas We Make Standards Benefits expected of Codex Standards Enhanced international and national awareness of food safety and quality issues

7 Strategic Importance of Codex Alimentarius Benefits expected of Codex Standards More data and activities generated from: Microbiology Food technology Food chemistry Pesticide and veterinary drug development and safe use Nutrition

8 Strategic Importance of Codex Alimentarius Benefits expected of Codex Standards Aim to apply a consistent approach in assessing and managing food safety risks and food quality internationally. Better consumer health protection around the globe. Proactive awareness of trade facilitation related to food standards. Higher international efforts to support domestic risk management regulations and decisions.

9 Strategic Importance of Codex Alimentarius How can we achieve the benefits expected of Codex Standards Identifies the main objectives and priorities Outlines key activities that will be carried out Strengthens collaboration, inclusiveness, consensus building, transparency Stimulates dissemination, demystification, and practical application Centers activities on teamwork

10 Codex Alimentarius: Public health and international trade Reaching all continents Members represent 99% of the world s population

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12 The Multilateral Trade System Importance Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement)

13 BEFORE Countries did not allow, or even hampered market access without scientific justification or exposure to legal liability AFTER The need to present scientific justification and even exposure to legal liability

14 Codex Alimentarius: Today and Tomorrow Future? Short term? Medium term? Long term?

15 Codex Alimentarius Strategic Plan Strategic Vision Statement Codex Core Values Strategic Goals Objectives Activities Responsible Party Time-Line Expected Outcome Measurable Indicators

16 The Importance of the Codex Strategic Plan The Strategic Goals The four Goals of the Strategic Plan were still valid and relevant for the new Strategic Plan Strategic goal 1: Establish international food standards that address current and emerging food issues Prioritization Strategic goal 2: Ensure the application of risk analysis principles in the development of Codex standards Science Strategic goal 3: Facilitate the effective participation of all Codex Members Inclusiveness Strategic goal 4: Implement effective and efficient work management systems and practices Improvement

17 The Importance of the Codex Strategic Plan The Draft Strategic Goals of the Codex Strategic Plan CX/EXEC 17/74/3 Strategic Goal 1: Codex standards address Members demonstrated current, emerging and critical issues. Prioritization Strategic Goal 2: Codex standards are based on science and risk analysis principles. Science Strategic Goal 3: Codex standards are globally used. Visibility and awareness SDGs Strategic Goal 4: All Codex Members participate effectively in Codex work. Inclusiveness Strategic Goal 5: Codex work management systems and practices are effective and efficient Improvement

18 The Importance of the Codex Strategic Plan The Strategic Goals The four Goals of the Strategic Plan were still valid and relevant for the new Strategic Plan Strategic goal 1: Establish international food standards that address current and emerging food issues Prioritization Examples of Recent Codex Accomplishments On Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods: MRLs for: Lasalocid sodium (Chicken, Turkey, Quail and Pheasant Kidney, Liver, Muscle, Skin+Fat) (78th JECFA); Ivermectin (Cattle Fat, Kidney, Liver, Muscle) (81st JECFA); Teflubenzuron (Salmon Fillet, Muscle) (81st JECFA) On Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems: Principles and Guidelines for Monitoring the Performance of National Food Control Systems

19 The Importance of the Codex Strategic Plan The Strategic Goals The four Goals of the Strategic Plan were still valid and relevant for the new Strategic Plan Strategic goal 1: Establish international food standards that address current and emerging food issues Prioritization Examples of Recent Codex Accomplishments On Food Contaminants Amendment to the MLs for Lead and Arsenic in Edible Fats and Oils (Fish Oils) (CODEX STAN ) MLs for Lead in Selected Processed Fruits and Vegetables (Pulses, Jams, Jellies and Marmalades, Preserved Tomatoes, Canned Chestnuts and Canned Chestnuts Puree) (CODEX STAN ) Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Arsenic Contamination in Rice Annex on Ergot and Ergot Alkaloids in cereal grains (Annex to the Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Mycotoxin Contamination in Cereals (CAC/RCP )

20 The Importance of the Codex Strategic Plan The Strategic Goals The four Goals of the Strategic Plan were still valid and relevant for the new Strategic Plan Strategic goal 2: Ensure the application of risk analysis principles in the development of Codex standards Science Innovations based on technology and science are essential to help us meet challenges such as scarce resources and diseases.

21 ELEMENTS INVOLVED POLITICS REALITIES SCIENCE ECONOMICS NECESSITIES OTHER INTERESTS SOCIAL

22 SCIENCE ONU FAO OMS Codex Alimentarius RISK ASSESSMENT JECFA The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee The Joint FAO/WHO on Food Additives Expert Committee on Food Additives Additives to Foods Aditivos em Alimentos e Veterinary Medications Medicamentos Veterinários Contaminants JMPR Joint FAO/WHO Meetings on Pesticide Residues Agricultural pesticides JEMRA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment Microbiology

23 Science Engagement of scientific and technical expertise of Members High priority from FAO and WHO to identify the provision of scientific advice and allocate sufficient resources for the FAO/WHO expert advice Data submission in response to calls from FAO/WHO expert bodies. FAO and WHO support programs aimed at enhancing the capacity of developing countries to generate, collect and submit data Participation of technical and scientific experts from developing countries

24 The Importance of the Codex Strategic Plan The Strategic Goals The four Goals of the Strategic Plan were still valid and relevant for the new Strategic Plan Strategic goal 3: Facilitate the effective participation of all Codex Members Inclusiveness Promote contribution of developing countries, to ensure worldwide representability of standards.

25 Strengthening Members participation in the Codex work Developing countries National Codex Committees Capacity building Document analysis Written comments Proposals Electronic forum Distribution of Codex documents in the Official Commission languages Co-hosted meetings

26 Strengthening Members participation in the Codex work Common positions Common written comments Coordination meetings Coordinated statements and support Workshops, etc.

27 The Importance of the Codex Strategic Plan The Strategic Goals The existing strategic plan could be used as a starting point to input into the global strategic plan Strategic goal 4: Implement effective and efficient work management systems and practices Improvement Assess benefits and, where cost effective, implement new technologies to improve Codex communication, work flow, and management of activities.

28 Visibility and awareness The dissemination and practical application of Codex Standards for the whole food and feed production chain National Codex Committees Agriculture, Health, External Relations, Metrology, Academia, Science and Technology, Economy, Legal Affairs, Industry, Trade, Private Sector (primary and industrial production, wholesalers, retailers), Consumers Associations, Private standard bodies, etc. Harmonization

29 The dissemination and practical application of Codex Standards for the whole food and feed production chain Communication projects Digestable information Education Public-Private partnership (PPP) Training programs (public + private)

30 PPP IN CODEX ISSUES PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS: Should face the challenges and work in PARTNERSHIP Are part of the SOLUTION Are directly BENEFITED WIN-WIN relationship

31 BREAKING PARADIGMS CHANGES!!!!! REAL GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY WHAT IS IT? REAL PRIVATE SECTOR RESPONSIBILITY WHAT IS IT? ONLY BABIES WITH WET NAPPIES LIKE CHANGES!!!!!

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33 Codex Alimentarius Future...work of Members Chairs of the Committees Secretariat FAO/WHO expert bodies and consultations Chair and Vice-Chairs

34 Final comments Food security Quantity Safety Trade Codex importance Public health, fair trade, WTO

35 Final comments Codex Alimentarius: Today and Tomorrow What we need to do to follow the paradigm First things first? Prioritization (Strategic Goal 1) On which basis need we do it? Science (Strategic Goal 2) Who should participate? Inclusiveness (Strategic Goal 3) What needs to be done? Improvement (Strategic Goal 4)

36 CODEX Commitment of all parties involved is mandatory!

37 Codex Alimentarius: Today and Tomorrow Future? Short term? Medium term? Long term? Or Today? Now?

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