U.S. Codex Office
The U.S. Codex Office serves as the primary U.S. coordinator for participation in the Codex Alimentarius Commission, which sets international food standards.
Mission
The mission of the U.S. Codex Office is to engage stakeholders in the development and advancement of science-based food standards to protect consumer health and facilitate fair trade practices in the global food market. It coordinates U.S. government activities related to Codex, ensuring that U.S. interests are represented in international food standards development.[1]
Parent organization
The parent organization is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, housed within the Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs mission area.[2]
Legislation authorizing creation
The establishment of the U.S. Codex Office isn't tied to a specific piece of legislation but supports U.S. engagement under the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, which incorporated Codex standards into WTO agreements.[3]
Number of employees
The U.S. Codex Office operates with a small, effective team; exact employee numbers are not specified in the provided sources.[1]
Last total enacted budget
The last total enacted budget for the U.S. Codex Office specifically isn't disclosed in the sources provided.[1]
Leader's title
The title of the leader of this organization is "Manager, U.S. Codex Office."[1]
Services provided
The U.S. Codex Office provides services such as coordinating U.S. positions on international food standards, organizing public meetings for stakeholder input, managing U.S. delegation activities at Codex meetings, and facilitating communication among U.S. agencies, industry, and consumer groups. It also disseminates information about Codex standards and U.S. involvement, promoting science-based standards globally.[1]
Regulations overseen
The U.S. Codex Office does not directly oversee regulations but influences the regulatory landscape by contributing to the development of international food safety standards. These standards often become the basis for domestic and international regulations on food additives, contaminants, pesticide residues, and hygiene practices, impacting U.S. food laws and trade agreements.[1]
Headquarters address
The headquarters address for the U.S. Codex Office is: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, USA[4]
Website
The website for the U.S. Codex Office is [5](https://www.usda.gov/codex).[1]
Wikipedia article title
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