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An ecological reorientation of the Codex Alimentarius Commission could help transform food systems.
Lawrence, Mark; Parker, Christine; Johnson, Hope; Haines, Fiona; Boatwright, Monique; Northcott, Tanita; Baker, Phillip.
Affiliation
  • Lawrence M; Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. mark.lawrence@deakin.edu.au.
  • Parker C; School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. mark.lawrence@deakin.edu.au.
  • Johnson H; Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Haines F; School of Law, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
  • Boatwright M; School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Northcott T; Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
  • Baker P; School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Nat Food ; 5(7): 557-562, 2024 Jul.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38977923
ABSTRACT
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex) has a substantial influence over the structure and operation of food systems by setting international standards that affect the composition, structure and labelling of food. Despite the dual mandates of Codex to protect public health and ensure fair practices in food trade, food systems are increasingly unhealthy and unsustainable. An ecological reorientation of the decision-making elements that influence how Codex sets food standards-particularly mandates, governance and risk assessment-could help transform food systems towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Food Supply Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: Nat Food / Nat. food / Nature food Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Australia Country of publication: United kingdom

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Food Supply Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: Nat Food / Nat. food / Nature food Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Australia Country of publication: United kingdom