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June 29, 2009: Outcome of Codex Alimentarius deliberations on feed

Rome, Italy: June 29-July 3, 2009 - The Codex Alimentarius Commission, meeting in Rome this week for its 32nd CAC Meeting, has agreed to establish a second Electronic Working Group to address the first three terms of reference (of the six proposed terms of reference for future work on feed brought forward by the first Codex Electronic Working Group set up at the 31st CAC), as proposed by the USA. In principle the first three terms of reference seek a review of existing Codex Alimentarius documents associated with feed and to identify any 'gaps' that need to be addressed.

This work will also include a proposal on how to address the remaining three terms of reference - which relate to risk assessment guidelines, measures to reduce possible chemical contamination of feed and emergency communication measures. Participation in this second Electronic Working Group is open to all Codex members and NGOs, it will be held in English, French and Spanish with a final report being prepared for the Commission by January 2010 for incorporation into next June-July's round Codex meeting in Geneva. The USA and Denmark are to co-Chair the Group.

More details will follow when the report is adopted and published next week.