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Unit 1
Establishing and maintaining
national Codex activities
Lesson 1
What is Codex
Exercises
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ENHANCING PARTICIPATION IN CODEX ACTIVITIES
Lesson 1.1 What is Codex - Learner’s Notes
Summary
Exercise 1.........................................................................................................1
Exercise 2.........................................................................................................2
Exercise 3.........................................................................................................3
Exercise 4.........................................................................................................4
Solutions..........................................................................................................5
Exercise 1
The Codex Alimentarius Commission is an intergovernmental body providing a global reference
point for developments associated with food standards. Which of the following is within its
mandate?
Exercise 2
Which of the following criteria must be satisfied in order for a country to become a member of
the Codex Alimentarius Commission?
Exercise 3
The Codex Alimentarius Commission has clear statutes which govern its structure and
organization. Which of the following is the correct statement?
Exercise 4
The legal basis for Codex work is provided in the Rules of Procedure (contained in the Codex
Procedural Manual).
1. True
2. False
o 1
o 2
Solutions
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4