CODEX-ALIMENTARIUS

Codex Alimentarius. See official source.

Definition

Codex Alimentarius — body of international food standards published jointly by FAO and WHO since 1963. Its codes feed agri-food EDI code lists.

Origin

Created in 1963 by FAO and WHO, the Codex has 189 member states. It issues product standards, codes of practice and maximum residue limits.

Use

Codex codes are referenced in agri-food EDIFACT messages (notably Tracenet flows and certain DESADV with sanitary requirements) and in GS1 FoodLogiQ traceability.

Related

• DESADV — see entry.
• GS1 EANCOM — see entry.
• UNTDID — see entry.