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Building up associations

IADSA has been involved in establishing more than 15 of its associations over the past decade. We work with companies and authorities to build national associations in countries where one does not exist.

As the body responsible for the establishment of international standards in the area of food, Codex Alimentarius plays a key role in determining the shape and direction of much future national, regional and international regulation affecting food supplements. Comprising 182 member countries and one member organisation (European Union), Codex was established in a bid to develop internationally accepted standards in order to facilitate world trade in foods, to ensure fair practice in the sale of food, and to protect consumers' health.

Since its creation in 1962, Codex has developed over 300 standards and other advisory texts. Many of these have been incorporated into national law or have influenced the development of regional legislation. They also constitute a reference point for the World Trade Organisation's dispute settlement bodies.

IADSA's work with Codex

IADSA participates in the annual meetings of the Codex decision-making body, Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), and its further involvement in Codex takes place primarily in six Committees:

• Codex Committee on Food Additives
• Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods
• Codex Committee on Food Labelling
• Codex Committee on General Principles
• Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses
  
• Codex Coordinating Committee for Asia
  
• Codex Alimentarius Commission

For a list of upcoming Codex Committee meetings in 2010 click here.