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FSIS Reports on Results of Codex Meeting on Food Additives and "Note 161”

The Food Safety and Inspection Service reports that the 44th Session of Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) concluded March 16 in Hangzhou, China, and despite the efforts of an electronic Working Group (eWG), once again, the CCFA failed to resolve the issue of Note 161 to the General Standard of Food Additives (GSFA). The use of this Note has become a critical issue because many countries view the inclusion of national legislation in Codex standards as a trade barrier and contrary to the spirit of Codex. The CCFA also discussed work relating to other revisions of the GSFA.

CCFA Fails to Reach Agreement on Note 161

The following is a detailed account of the discussion surrounding Note 161:

Other Discussions on Revising or Revoking Provisions of the GSFA

The CCFA also discussed revising or revoking other provisions of the GSFA, as follows: