An ecological reorientation of the Codex Alimentarius Commission could help transform food systems.
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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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