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SECTION THREEBASICS OF NATIONAL

CODEX ACTIVITIES

Model 3.1Functions of national Codex

Contact Points

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Core functions of

Codex Contact Points

Codex Contact Point is the national information point

Effective functioning is essential

Coordination and communication

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Where to locate

the Codex Contact Point

Should be located in a ministry/department that has responsibility

for food safety or food standard setting Key function of coordination and communication cannot be

overstated

Must be sufficiently supported and resourced, particularly with

respect to time devoted to Codex work

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Core functions of

the Codex Contact Point

Acts as the link between the Codex Secretariat and member

countries

Coordinates all relevant Codex activities at national level

Receives all Codex final texts and working documents of Codex

sessions and ensures that they are circulated to those concerned

within their own country

Sends comments on Codex documents or proposals to the Codex

Alimentarius Commission or its subsidiary bodies and/or the Codex

Secretariat

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Core functions of

the Codex Contact Point (cont.)

Works in close cooperation with the National Codex Committee

and acts as liaison point with all national stakeholders to ensure

an appropriate balance of policy and technical advice upon whichto base decisions relating to issues raised in the context of the

Codex work

Acts as a channel for the exchange of information and coordination

of activities with other Codex Members

Receives the invitation to Codex sessions and informs the relevant

chairpersons and the Codex Secretariat of the names of

participants on national delegation

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Core functions of

the Codex Contact Point (cont.)

Maintains a library of Codex final texts

Promotes Codex activities throughout their own countries

Is the focal point for the countrys access to the Codex

Trust Fund

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Codex Contact Point is

the linkage with...

Other government ministries

Non-governmental organizations (e.g. consumer and industry

organizations, researchers and academia)

Secretariat of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

Regional liaisonshould be fostered

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The Codex Contact Point plays an essentialrole in communication and coordination at

national, regional and international levels.