Relevant Codex Documents on Equivalence of Sanitary Measures - Information Submitted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex)

World Trade Organization G/SPS/GEN/210 6 November 2000 (00-4688) Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Original: English/ French/ Spanish relevant CODEX documents on equivalence of sanitary measures Information submitted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex) At its June 2000 meeting, the Committee agreed that discussions on equivalence of sanitary and phytosanitary measures would continue at the next Committee meeting. The Chairman requested that the observer organizations provide any relevant information regarding their work on equivalence. Members will find attached information provided by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. _______________ Preface THE CODEX ALIMENTARIUS COMMISSION AND THE FAO/WHO FOOD STANDARDS PROGRAMME The Codex Alimentarius Commission implements the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme, the purpose of which is to protect the health of consumers and to ensure fair practices in the food trade