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India Unanimously Re-elected to Codex Executive Committee for Asia Region.

International | Dated: 20 Nov 2025

India was unanimously re-elected to the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC) for the Asia Region during the 48th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC48), held in Geneva. The Codex Alimentarius is a collection of internationally adopted food standards developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). India's re-election strengthens its voice in global food safety policy and ensures that its concerns, such as standards for Basmati rice and aflatoxin contamination limits in peanuts, are represented on the world stage. India also successfully supported the revised Code of Practice for reducing aflatoxin contamination in peanuts.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • India was re-elected to the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC).
  • The Codex Alimentarius is a joint initiative of the FAO and the WHO.
  • India supported the revised Code of Practice for reducing aflatoxin contamination in peanuts.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • The revised Aflatoxin Code of Practice is crucial for countries exporting peanuts.
  • India emphasized aligning food additive provisions under the General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA).
  • India's term on the committee will be for the next three years.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) develops standards for which global sector?

Correct Answer: Food Standards

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Codex Alimentarius

  • (i) Goal: To protect consumer health and ensure fair practices in the food trade. (ii) Member Agencies: Jointly managed by FAO and WHO.
  • (iii) Indian Representation: Ensures national food safety interests (e.g., Basmati) are maintained. (iv) Significance: Global reference point for food producers and consumers.