Summary and conclusions

The summary and conclusions of the 21st Session of the Codex Coordinating Committee for Europe are as follows: Matters for consideration by the Executive Committee and the Commission: The Committee: - agreed to propose the revision of the Regional Standard for Mayonnaise as new work (para.62) - agreed to initiate the revision of the Regional Standard for Vinegar, as proposed by the Committee on Processed Fruits and Vegetables (paras.11, 68) - agreed to nominate Dr. Felipe Mittelbrunn Garcia (Spain) for appointment as Regional Coordinator by the 23rd Session of the Commission (para.70) Other matters of interest to the Commission: The Committee: - agreed that the Draft Regional Guidelines for Codex Contact Points and National Codex Committees prepared by the CCASIA could not be adopted in the Region (para.39) - agreed to pursue its activities on the exchange of information on food legislation and food control import and export matters (para. 29); - agreed that coordination efforts should be pursued regarding technical assistance and training in the Region (para. 21); - agreed that the recommendations of the Commission to improve transparency in the decision-making process should be followed-up in Codex and in the proceedings of expert committees (para. 14); - agreed to draw the attention of the Committee on Food Labelling and the Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses to the importance of questions related to health and nutrition claims and the need to proceed with work in this area (para. 52); - reviewed the measures taken by governments to improve consumer participation in Codex work and related matters (paras.42-47).