What is Codex protocol?

Powered by the CodexCoin native token, the Codex Protocol is open source, allowing third-party players in the A&C ecosystem to build applications and utilize the title system.

What does Codex stand for?

Mallory Gaines attending a Codex committee meeting. For many years now, AFIA members have heard about “Codex.” Codex is short for the Codex Alimentarius, an international standard-setting body that formulates food safety guidelines and standards to protect consumer health and help to harmonize the food trade.

Why are Codex standards important?

This has boosted countries’ participation in Codex. Today, Codex standards are an integral part of the legal framework facilitating international trade through harmonization. Codex standards prevent, and assist in the resolution of, trade disputes before WTO in both SPS and TBT cases.

What is a Codex Committee?

The Codex Committee on Food Additives, the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods and the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods identify food additives, contaminants and veterinary drug residues that should receive priority evaluation and refer them to JECFA for assessment before incorporating them into Codex standards.