Disclaimer and Disclosure of Interest
It is important to note that the proposed analysis and associated conclusions and recommendations stem from the work of independent food regulatory experts. The analysis and associated recommendations or positions are presented as mere suggestions and should not be considered as a direction or final recommendation to the competent authority empowered to develop and endorse Codex positions. Disclosure of Interest: Experts involved in the development of this analysis contribute to various food safety and nutrition regulatory capacity building initiatives funded by other Governments, aid agencies, industry and international organizations.

The documentation is intended for possible use by the Codex communities of practice promoted by the Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS), as part of their contribution to enhancing awareness and supporting effective participation in international standard setting meetings (Codex meetings), by representatives from member countries and observers.

The documentation offers an analysis of select key agenda items to support the development of positions at the national and regional level. This analysis is indicative in nature and does not represent an official position of the organization, its membership or its management.

This review is prepared as part of the SW Pacific Codex Initiative.