Engaging in Codex

All stakeholders who are actively engaged in Codex at national and international level, such as Codex Contact Points (CCPs), Codex delegates, members of the national committee and food safety policy-makers will benefit from taking this course, as well as officials representing the food industry, scientific community and consumer interests. 

• The components of a national Codex programme and how they function.​
• How to successfully operate your national Codex programme​.
• The different types of Codex documents.
• How Codex is organized and how it operates.
• The mechanisms and tools available to enable Members to participate effectively in Codex work.​
• The process for preparing, attending and following up to Codex meetings.

The course consists of 5 lessons of approximately 45-60 minutes duration each:

• Lesson 1 - Making Codex work at national level
• Lesson 2 - Making your national Codex programme work effectively
• Lesson 3 - Codex documentation
• Lesson 4 - How to prepare for Codex meetings
• Lesson 5 - How to engage effectively in Codex meetings

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