Codex CAC49 Adopts Seven India-Led Food Standards
Why in the news
India’s work in international food-standard setting got a boost at the 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
Key facts
- Forum: 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49).
- Seven Codex standards and guidelines prepared under India’s leadership were adopted.
- The Commission cleared India’s proposal for a new global Codex standard for cashew kernels.
Summary
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Session | CAC49 |
| Texts adopted | 7, led by India |
| New work approved | Global standard for cashew kernels |
| Effect | Greater Indian role in food standard-setting |
Exam angle
- Number to remember: seven India-led texts at CAC49.
- Commodity in focus: cashew kernels, for which a standard will now be developed.
- Body: Codex Alimentarius Commission, the global food-standards forum.