What is the purpose of the Codex Alimentarius?
Codex Alimentarius follows the principle that consumers have a right to expect their food to be safe, of good quality and suitable for consumption. In this regard, the safety and essential quality of internationally traded food is of paramount importance. Codex has set a number of standards and codes on foods for vulnerable groups such as infants and young children, to provide adequate nutrition while protecting them from foodborne risks and to reduce infant mortality and morbidity worldwide.
