ALINORM 79/38 REPORT OF THE THIRTEENTH SESSION OF THE JOINT FAO/WHO CODEX ALIMENTARIUS COMMISSION Rome, 3-14 December 1979 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme, FAO, ROME
Ref. No. ALINORM 79/38, March 1980

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

Introduction
Address by the Deputy Director-General of FAO
Reply by the Chairman of the Commission
Tribute to Dr. V. Enggaard (Denmark) and Dr. M. Kondrup (Denmark)
Adoption of Agenda and Timetable
Election of Officers of the Commission and Members of the Executive Committee
Appointment of Regional Coordinators

PART II

Executive Committee - Report on the Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth Sessions
Membership of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
Progress Report on Acceptances of Recommended Codex Standards and Codex Maximum Limits for Pesticide Residues and on Action taken by Member Countries concerning their Implementation
Income and Expenditure of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme for 1978/79 and Budget for 1980/81

PART III

Report on Consideration of Certain Matters Relating to the Work of the Codex Alimentarius Commission by the FAO Programme Committee at its 35th and 37th Sessions, by the Council of FAO at its 74th Session, by the 32nd World Health Assembly and by the FAO Conference at its 20th Session
Consequential Amendments Recommended by the Twenty-fifth Session of the Executive Committee to the Procedure for the Elaboration of Regional Codex Standards and to the Procedure for the Elaboration of Codex Maximum Limits for Pesticide Residues
Report on Activities within FAO and WHO Complementary to the Work of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
International Programme on Chemical Safety
Consideration of the Establishment of Codex Maximum Levels for Environmental and Industrial Pollutants in Foods

PART IV

Consideration of Increased Emphasis on Nutritional Considerations in the work of the Codex Alimentarius Commission and its Subsidiary Bodies
Report on Developments Concerning Reorientation of the Work of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

PART V

Codex Committee on General Principles

• Draft Code of Ethics for the International Trade in Food
• Economic Impact Statements

Other Matters

• Consideration of Proposals of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) concerning harmonization of acceptance procedures
• Use in certain recommended Codex Standards of the phrase “in accordance with the law and customs of the country in which the product is sold”
• Amendment of the endorsement procedure for Food Additives (Guidelines for Codex Committees)
• Format and content of recommended Codex Standards as a factor Influencing acceptances from governments

Codex Committee on Food Labelling

• Date Marking
• Carry-over Principle (Food Additives)
• Irradiation Treatment
• Use in certain Recommended Codex Standards of the phrase “in accordance with the law and custom of the country in which the product is sold”
• General Guidelines on Claims
• Draft Guidelines for the Labelling of Non-Retail Containers
• Draft Guidelines on Nutrition Labelling
• Revision of the recommended General Standard for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods
• Harmonization of Non-Technical Details on a Linguistic Basis

Codex Committee on Food Additives

• Carry-over Principle
• Processing Aids
• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft Standard for the Labelling of Food Additives when sold as such
• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft General Standard for Irradiated Foods
• Consideration at Step 8 of the Draft Code of Practice for the Operation of Radiation Facilities used for the Treatment of Foods
• Consideration at Step 5 of the Procedure for the Elaboration of Codex Specifications of Specifications of Identity and Purity of Food Additives
• Consideration at Step 5 of Draft Standard for Food Grade Salt

Codex Committee on Food Hygiene

• Consideration at Step 8 of Revised Draft Code of Practice - General Principles of Food Hygiene
• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft Code of Hygienic Practice for Foods for Infants and Children
• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft Code of Hygienic Practice for Peanuts (Groundnuts)
• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft Code of Hygienic Practice for Low Acid and Acidified Low-Acid Canned Foods
• Consideration at Step 5 of Annex I, “Cleaning and Disinfection” to the Revised Draft Code of Practice - General Principles of Food Hygiene
• Consideration at Step 5 of Draft Code of Hygienic Practice for Dried Milk
• General Principles for the Establishment of Microbiological Criteria for Foods
• Question of developing a Code of Practice for Ice Mixes and Edible Ices
• Harmonization of Definitions in the Area of Food Hygiene

Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues

• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft Maximum Residue Limits
• Consideration at Step 5 of Draft Maximum Residue Limits
• Consideration of Proposed Amendments to Recommended Maximum Residue Limits
• Question of developing Maximum Residue Limits in Tobacco
• Resolution adopted by the Eleventh Session of the Committee
• Pesticide Residues in Animal Feeding Stuffs

Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling

• Sampling, methodology
• Consideration at Step 8 of Proposed General Reference Methods for the Determination of Chlorines in Food
• Amendment of:-
  1. the Committee's Terms of Reference
  2. paragraph 13c(i) of the Guidelines for Codex Committees
  3. the General Principles for the Establishment of Codex Methods of Analysis and Sampling

Codex Committee on Meat Hygiene

• Development of International Code of Principles for Ante-Mortem and Post-Mortem Judgement of Slaughter Animals and Meat
• Proposed Draft Code of Hygienic Practice for Game

PART VI

Codex Coordinating Committee for Africa

• Consideration at Step 5 of Draft African Regional Standard for Maize
• Elaboration of African Regional Standards for other foods
• Model Food Law
• Resolution formulated by Senegal and supported by the Coordinating Committee
• Appointment of Coordinator for Africa

Coordinating Committee for Asia

• Miscellaneous matters arising from the Report of the Coordinating Committee
• Food Control
• Terms of Reference of the Coordinating Committee
• Format and Content of Recommended Codex Standards as a factor influencing Acceptances from governments
• Appointment of Coordinator for Asia

Coordinating Committee for Europe

• Size Grading of Canned Peas
• Terms of Reference of the Coordinating Committee
• Future Work
• Boneless Meat
• European Regional Standard for Natural Mineral Waters
• European Regional Standard for Honey

Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Regional Conference for Latin America

• Food Control
• Cooperation within the Region of Latin America
• Resolution adopted by the Conference
• Appointment of Coordinator for Latin America

PART VII

Codex Committee on Fats and Oils

• Consideration at Step 8 of Revised Text of the General Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards
• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft Standards for:
  • Edible Low Erucic Acid Rapeseed Oil
  • Edible Coconut Oil
  • Edible Palm Oil
  • Edible Palm Kernel Oil
  • Edible Grapeseed Oil
  • Edible Babassu Oil
• Amendments to Step 9 Standards
• Proposed Amendment to the Recommended International Standard for Olive Oils
• Other Matters of Interest

Codex Committee on Fish and Fishery Products

• Amendment Procedure for the Introduction of Additional Species in Step 9 Standards
• Amendment of Recommended International Standard for Sardines and Sardine-Type Products
• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft Standard for Canned Mackerel and Jack Mackerel
• Consideration at Step 5 of Revised Recommended International Standard for Canned Pacific Salmon
• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft Codes of Practice for:
  • Lobster
  • Smoked Fish
  • Salted Fish
• Consideration at Step 5 of Draft Code of Practice for Minced Fish
• Matters arising from the Report of the Thirteenth Session of the Committee

Codex Committee on Processed Fruits and Vegetables

• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft Standards for:
  • Pickled Cucumbers
  • Canned Carrots
  • Dried Apricots
• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft Amendments to the Recommended International Standard for Canned Peaches
• Consideration at Step 5 of Draft Standards for:
  • Dates
  • Unshelled Pistachio Nuts
  • Canned Apricots
• Other Matters Arising from the Report of the Committee
  • General Provision for Styles
  • Maximum Levels for Contaminants
  • Definition of “Peaches” in the Recommended International Standard for Canned Peaches

Joint ECE/Codex Alimentarius Group of Experts on Standardization of Fruit Juices

• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft Standards for:
  • Blackcurrant Juice Preserved exclusively by Physical Means
  • Concentrated Blackcurrant Juice Preserved exclusively by physical means
  • Pulpy Nectars of Certain Small Fruits Preserved exclusively by physical means
  • Consideration at Step 5 of Draft Standard for Nectars of Certain Citrus Fruits Preserved exclusively by physical means
  • Amendment of the Step 9 Standards for Fruit Nectars
• Future Work

Joint ECE/Codex Alimentarius Group of Experts on Standardization of Quick Frozen Foods

• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft Standards for:
  • Quick Frozen Broccoli
  • Quick Frozen Cauliflower
  • Quick Frozen Brussels Sprouts
  • Quick Frozen Green Beans and Wax Beans
  • Quick Frozen French Fried Potatoes
• Consideration at Step 5 of Draft Standards for:
  • Quick Frozen Whole Kernel Corn
  • Quick Frozen Carrots

Codex Committee on Foods for Special Dietary Uses

• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft Standard for “Gluten-Free” Foods
• Consideration at Step 5 of Draft General Standard for the Labelling of and Claims for Prepackaged Foods for Special Dietary Uses
• Advisory Lists of Mineral Salts and Vitamin Compounds for Use in Foods for Infants and Children
• Code of Ethics on the Marketing and Advertizing of Infant Foods

Codex Committee on Processed Meat and Poultry Products

• Consideration at Step 8 of Annex B “Preservation of Meat Products Heat Treated Prior to Packaging” to Recommended International Code of Hygienic Practice for Processed Meat and Poultry Products
• Consideration at Step 5 of Sampling and Inspection Procedures for Microbiological Examination of Processed Meat Products
• Matters Arising from the Report of the Tenth Session of the Committee
• Development of Code of Hygienic Practice for Dry and Semi-Dry Sausages.

Codex Committee on Cocoa Products and Chocolate

• Consideration at Step 5 of Amendments to the Recommended International Standard for Chocolate
• Consideration at Step 5 of Draft Standard for Composite and Filled Chocolate
• Consideration at Step 5 of Draft Standard for [White Chocolate]
• International Cocoa Standards and Model Ordinance and Code of Practice

Codex Committee on Edible Ices

• Consideration at Step 8 of Revised Draft Standard for Edible Ices and Ice Mixes
• Adjournment of Committee sine die

Codex Committee on Soups and Broths

• Consideration at Step 8 of Draft Standard for Bouillons and Consommés
• Consideration of Need for a Standard for Hydrolyzed Proteins
• Adjournment of Committee sine die

Joint FAO/WHO Committee of Government Experts on the Code of Principles Concerning Milk and Milk Products

• Report on main aspects of the Nineteenth Session of the Committee
• Completion of Committee's Work Programme
• Future adjournment sine die

Codex Committee on Sugars

• Adjournment sine die

Codex Committee on Cereals and Cereal Products

Codex Committee on Vegetable Proteins

Codex Committee on Natural Mineral Waters

• Adjournment sine die

Codex Committee on Meat

• Adjournment sine die

PART VIII

Reports on the Activities of Other International Organizations Working on the Standardization of Foods and Related Matters

Future Work of the Commission

Timetable of Codex Meetings for 1980/81

Other Business - Communication from the Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) concerning a Resolution adopted at the Pacific Area Standards Conference (PASC)VI, Manila, July 1979

Valediction

APPENDICES

Appendix I - List of Participants

Appendix II - Opening Address by the Deputy Director-General of FAO

Appendix III - Reply of the Chairman of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

Appendix IV - Statement of the delegation of Cuba