CAC_ GL 58-2005 regional guidelines for codex contact points and national codex committees (near east region)
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CAC/ GL 58-2005 Page 1 of 3,REGIONAL GUIDELINES FOR CODEX CONTACT POINTS AND NATIONAL CODEX,COMMITTEES (NEAR EAST REGION),CAC/GL 58-2005,INTRODUCTION,1. Codex Contact Points and National Codex Committees are amongst the essential organs of the,Codex Alimentarius Commission that enhance the active involvement of various stakeholders at the,national level, which translates to effective participation of Codex member countries in the activities,of the Commission, resulting in a credible food code.,2. This document outlines basic guidelines for the establishment, structure, tasks and organisation,of effective Codex Contact Points and National Codex Committees. Should there be existing Codex,Contact Points and National Codex Committees, these guidelines could serve to further improve on,their efficiency.,CODEX CONTACT POINT,DESCRIPTION,3. In order to facilitate efficient and effective communication and working relations between the,Codex Alimentarius Commission and governments, the Commission recommends the establishment of,Codex Contact Points in every Codex member country.,4. The Codex Contact Point serves as the official link between the Codex Alimentarius and the,member country concerned. In essence, the Codex Contact Point serves as the official national,communication agent (for and on behalf of the member country) to the Commission. This implies that,all communication from the member country to the commission and vice versa, as well as within,national authorities, goes through the Codex Contact Point.,TASKS,5. The tasks of the national Codex Contact Point should include the following, among others:,(a) receiving all Codex communications, documents and publications from the Commission;,(b) initiating relevant action on the received documents either directly or through the,National Codex Committee and/or the relevant sub-committee(s) or institution;,(c) maintaining a library of all Codex standards, Codes of Practice, Guidelines and any other,documents and publications on or relating to Codex;,(d) distribution of Codex documents, publications and other information to all stakeholders;,(e) acting as the link between the Codex Secretariat and Codex member countries;,(f) performing any other tasks that may be recommended by the National Codex Committee,and/or the government.,LOCATION,6. Upon carefully reading and understanding the rule and tasks of the national Codex Contact,Point, the decision on where to locate the Codex Contact Point basically rests with the member,country concerned.,7. This decision may be made either by the government and/or through consultation with the,relevant stakeholders at the national level.,8. However, it is common practice for the government to take up responsibility for hosting the,national Codex Contact Point.,CAC/ GL 58-2005 Page 2 of 3,9. Whatever the location of the national Codex Contact Point, it is desirable that the location meets,the following criteria:,?that it is as neutral as possible as regards all interested parties’ involvement in Codex,work;,?that it is capable of performing the tasks of the Codex Contact Point;,?that it is accessible to all parties interested and/or those involved in the activities of,Codex.,REQUIREMENTS,10. The basic requirements for a Codex Contact Point may include the following:,?committed staff;,?code of conduct;,?adequate office space;,?communication facilities, e.g. telephone, fax, e-mail, postal address, etc.,?stationery;,?printing and photocopying equipment, e.g. computer, printer, photocopier, etc.,NATIONAL CODEX COMMITTEE,11. The primary objective of the National Codex Committee is to act as a consultative group to the,government on matters related to Codex.,12. Representatives from all relevant national bodies, including consumers’ organizations,professional associations, etc. should be invited to attend meetings of the National Codex Committee,to put forward their views for consideration and inclusion in the national negotiating position.,TASKS,13. The primary tasks of the National Codex Committee may include:,(a) advising the government on the best possible decisions as regards Codex standards and,their implementation;,(b) formulating the country response to the proposals of the Codex Alimentarius,Commission;,(c) proposing relevant parties to represent the country at various Codex meetings;,(d) appointing such technical sub-committees as may be necessary for the country’s effective,participation in Codex;,(e) undertaking such other duties as the government may deem appropriate.,COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE,14. An example of a National Codex Committee could include representatives from the following,insti……
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