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The Codex electronic working groups handbook

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 72 p.

Author FAO; WHO;

Publisher FAO ; WHO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-139403-8

Synopsis (short abstract) This handbook is designed for Codex electronic working group (EWG) participants who are enhancing their engagement in Codex activities or leading committee-level efforts for the first time. It offers clear, practical guidance with tips and advice for establishing, managing, participating in, and reporting on EWGs. These working groups have become a widely used tool for advancing work between meetings of Codex Alimentarius Commission subsidiary bodies. They allow Codex Members and Observer Organizations, whose representatives may not attend meetings, to follow and contribute to specific work items. While the Codex Procedural Manual outlines general EWG guidelines, it does not cover insights gained from hands-on experience or new technologies that support EWGs. This handbook draws on contributions from both experienced and new EWG chairs, Codex committee leaders, and Codex Secretariat officers. It clarifies participant roles and responsibilities and explains how to effectively lead and participate in Codex standard-setting work through EWGs.

Statutory body / Meeting title Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)

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FAO & WHO. 2024. The Codex electronic working groups handbook. Codex Alimentarius Commission. Rome. 


https://doi.org/10.4060/cd3481en

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