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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Codex Alimentarius Commission Codex Alimentarius Commission The term 'Codex Alimentarius Commission ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' A joint commission of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization, comprised of some 146 member countries, created in 1962 to ensure consumer food safety, establish fair practices in food trade, and promote the development of international food standards. The Commission drafts nonbinding standards for food additives, veterinary drugs, pesticide residues, and other substances that affect consumer food safety. It publishes these standards in a listing called the 'Codex Alimentarius.''. Previous 5 Terms: Code Of Federal Regulations Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Code Set Code Set Maintaining Organization Codec Next 5 Terms: codicology Codominance codominant tree COE coefficient About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.