FSIS Reports on Codex Outreach in Asia on Food Contaminants, Vet Drugs

The Food Safety and Inspection Service reports that the United States Codex Office conducted its first colloquium with Coordinating Committee on Asia member countries in Bangkok, Thailand, January 31-February 2. The colloquium provided an opportunity for an exchange of views between the U.S. Delegates and 30 Delegates from the region in preparation for the upcoming meetings of the committees on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF), General Principles (CCGP), and Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods (CCRVDF). The colloquium was attended by delegates from the following countries: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Thailand.