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The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has approved India’s plan to create international millets standards.
About news:
- For 15 different species of millets, the FSSAI has established group standards that include eight quality factors, such as maximums for moisture content and uric acid level.
- It coincided with the celebration of International Year of Millets (2023).
- It was proposed by India to raise awareness about the benefits of millet.
About CAC:
- 1963: Established jointly by World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
- It has 189 members, including India, and its headquarters are in Rome.
- Ensuring Food Safety: Its primary focus is on ensuring food safety and protecting consumer health worldwide.
- It sets standards for food additives, maximum residue limits for pesticides, and guidelines for food labeling, among other important aspects.
- Harmonization of Trade: It helps harmonize food regulations across countries, facilitating international trade in food products.
- Consumer Protection: It prioritizes consumer protection by establishing standards that ensure food products are safe, properly labeled, and free from contaminants, thereby empowering individuals to make informed choices about the food they consume.
- Codex standards are voluntary to adopt.
