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Codex Alimentarius

Year of publication 2016

Pages 2p.

Author David Massey

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

ISBN No ISBN

Series number AG Dept Factsheet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This factsheet is about Codex Alimentarius and illustrates how Codex operates as a unique global institution, setting international standards to both protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in food trade.

Language English

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