Codex Strategic Plan 2020-2025 - Fao
CodexStrategicPlan2020–2025
CodexStrategicPlan2020–2025VISION“Where the world comestogether to create food safetyand quality standards to protecteveryone everywhere.”
Introduction. 2Drivers of Change. 4Vision and Mission. 7Core Values. 8Goals and Objectives. 9Goal 1Address current, emerging and critical issues in a timely manner.10Goal 2Develop standards based on science and Codex risk-analysis principles.12Goal 3Increase impact through the recognition and use of Codex standards. 14Goal 4Facilitate the participation of all Codex Members throughout thestandard setting process. 16Goal 5Enhance work management systems and practices that supportthe efficient and effective achievement of all strategic plan goals.181
IntroductionThe Codex Alimentarius Commission (theCommission) was established by the Food andAgriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO)in 1963. Today, it has 188 Member Countries and1 Member Organization. In addition, 229 intergovernmental and international non-governmentalorganizations are accredited as observers.The Commission’s main work is the development ofinternational food standards, guidelines, and codesof practice to protect the health of consumersand ensure fair practices in the food trade. TheCommission also promotes the coordination of allfood standards work undertaken by internationalgovernmental and non-governmental organizations.For food safety and nutrition matters, theCommission, as risk manager, establishes itsstandards (this generic term includes guidelines,codes of practice and other texts) which may beused by Member Countries or used by the foodtrade. The Commission establishes these standardsusing the principles of risk analysis and bases itswork on the scientific advice provided by the jointFAO/WHO expert bodies and consultations, forwhich there needs to be sufficient and sustainablefunding. Codex standards may also address issuesrelated to food quality and labelling.With increased globalization and increases inthe volumes of food traded internationally, theCommission must also be capable of responding ina timely manner to the impacts of emerging trendsand challenges on consumer health protection orfair practices in food trade, and to the extent thatsteps to address those impacts are amenable tostandardization.In conducting its work, the Commission takes intoaccount, where appropriate, the relevant policies,strategies and guidelines of FAO and WHO, andof other intergovernmental organizations such asthe World Organization for Animal Health (OIE),consistent with fulfilling its unique mandate toprotect the health of consumers and promotefair practices in the food trade through thedevelopment of international food standards.International food safety standards establishedby the Commission are explicitly recognized inthe World Trade Organization’s Agreement on theApplication of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures(WTO SPS Agreement). Codex standards alsoserve as references under the WTO Agreement onTechnical Barriers to Trade (WTO TBT Agreement).The purpose of this Strategic Plan is to advance the2
CODEX STRATEGIC PLAN 2020–2025mandate of the Codex Alimentarius Commissionduring the period 2020–2025. This documentdoes not supersede, extend, or contradict theinterpretation of the Codex mandate, standards orprovisions of the Procedural Manual adopted orapproved by the Commission.The 2020–2025 Strategic Plan: Presents the mission, vision, goals, objectivesand measurable indicators for the Commission. Underpins the high priority that continuesto be placed on food safety and quality byFAO and WHO and guides the Commission incarrying out its responsibilities and uniquemandate to protect consumer health andensure fair practices in the food trade. Informs Members, inter-governmental andinternational non-governmental organizations,and other stakeholders of how the Commissionintends to fulfil its mandate and to meet the needs,including emerging issues, and expectations of itsMembers during the period 2020–2025.This Strategic Plan will be supported by a moredetailed work plan that includes activities andmilestones that permit tracking of progress towardaccomplishment of the goals. The relevant elementsof the work plan will be developed and maintainedby the responsible parties identified for each of theobjectives. The Strategic Plan and its supportingwork plan will be reviewed by the Commissionin 2020 and then every two years subsequentlythrough its six-year timespan, in accordance withthe relevant provisions of the Procedural Manual.This plan incorporates a new focus on promotingthe relevance and use of Codex standards bygovernments and others to protect the health ofconsumers and as a reference for ensuring fairpractices in the food trade, recognizing the extentto which Codex standards play a fundamental rolein trade facilitation.3
Driversof Change1 Although there is no established convention for the designationof “developed” and “developing” Countries or areas in theUnited Nations system, in 1996 this concept was introduced tothe Standard country or area codes for statistical use (known asM49). From 2018, the M49 adopted the same definition as thatused in the final report of the Millennium Development Goals(MDG). See the list of Countries in developing regions at https://unstats.un.org/unsd/methodology/m49/2 See nt-agenda/4 The dynamics of the standard-setting activitiesundertaken by the Commission have changeddramatically since it was established. Not only hasthe number of Members increased significantly,Codex has also seen more active participationby its Members, in particular by developingCountries 1 engaged in the international foodstandard-setting process. Sitting alongsideprogrammes for technical cooperation, broaderinter- and intra-regional cooperation and theactivities of regional economic communities,the FAO/WHO Codex Trust Fund (CTF1&2) is akey initiative in this regard. It supports CodexMembers in building robust and sustainablenational capacity to engage in Codex with theultimate vision of all Countries engaging fully andeffectively in Codex and benefitting fully fromCodex standards.The focus and needs of Codex Members arealso evolving, for example, as they considerthe voluntary United Nations’ SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs) adopted by worldleaders in September 2015 2.Codex standards can assist Members in theirimplementation efforts with respect to the SDGsthat are directly related to food safety and fairpractices in the food trade. In particular, adoptionof Codex standards can support the achievementof the following SDGs.
CODEX STRATEGIC PLAN 2020–2025SDG3SDG TARGET 3CONTRIBUTION OF CODEXSDG 2Elending hunger,achieving food securityand improved nutrition,and promotingsustainable agriculture.Ensuring sustainable food productionsystems and implementing resilientagricultural practices.Promoting access to knowledge of goodpractices and new methods and technologiesin agriculture, through Codex standards.Ensuring access by all people to safe,nutritious and sufficient food.The adoption of food safety standards helpsreduce risk of death and illness from foodthat may otherwise contain chemical or(micro)biological agents at levels higher thanthose provided for in the standards.Combatting communicable diseases.SDG 3Ensuring healthy livesand promoting wellbeing for all, at all ages. Reducing by one third prematuremortality from non-communicablediseases through prevention andtreatment.Codex also provides guidance on nutritionalissues, including the development ofNutrient Reference Values (NRVs), productstandards for foods for special dietary uses,and other technical information used in thedevelopment of labelling standards.Substantially reducing the number ofdeaths and illnesses from hazardouschemicals.Strengthening the capacity of allCountries, in particular developingCountries, for early warning, riskreduction and management of nationaland global health risks.Developing Countries are contributing moreactively to the international food standardsetting process. CTF supports Countries tobuild strong, solid and sustainable nationalcapacity to engage in Codex and reap thebenefits of Codex standards. Codex texts alsoprovide guidelines for Member Countries thatcan be used to build national capacity in riskanalysis.SDG 12Ensuring sustainableconsumption andproduction patterns.Halving per capita global food waste atretail and consumer levels and reducingfood losses along production andsupply chains, including post-harvestlosses.Codex standards support the safe andeffective production, preservation, inspection,certification and transport of food along thefood chain and its appropriate labelling.SDG 17Revitalizing theglobal partnershipfor sustainabledevelopment.Promoting a universal, rules-based,Codex standards also support fair practicesopen, non-discriminatory and equitable in the food trade, which in turn supportsfood security and economic growth. Themultilateral trading system.standards are considered by the WTO as theinternational reference for the safety andquality of food traded internationally.3 A full description of the SDG goals and Targets is available inable-development-goals/5
CODEX STRATEGIC PLAN 2020–20254 The consideration of other factors in the Codex standard settingprocess is governed by the Statements of Principle Concerningthe Role of Science in the Codex Decision-Making Process andthe Extent to Which Other Factors are Taken into Account.Consensus should be based on the Measures to FacilitateConsensus included in the Procedural Manual.6 The environment in which Codex operatescontinues to evolve. Food and food ingredientsare among the most traded commoditiesinternationally. Changes in the global feed andfood supply chain system, resource optimizationefforts, food security and safety concerns,innovations in food science and technology,climate change, water scarcity, and consumerconcerns relating to food safety and quality 4represent some of the drivers of change that mayintroduce new opportunities and challenges. TheCommission must maintain a steady focus on itsmandate. It must be sufficiently capable of beingproactive, flexible and responding in a timelymanner to emerging issues that impact on foodsafety and quality with the aim of protectingconsumer health and ensuring fair practices inthe food trade.
VisionandMissionVISION“Where the worldcomes together to createfood safety and qualitystandards to protecteveryone everywhere.”MISSION“Protect consumerhealth and promotefair practices in thefood trade by settinginternational,science-based foodsafety and qualitystandards.”7
CODEX STRATEGIC PLAN 2020–2025Core ValuesThe Codex Alimentarius Commission re-commitsitself to the following core values, which will guideits work to fulfil its strategic vision;INCLUSIVENESSCOLLABORATIONCONSENSUS BUILDING5TRANSPARENCY5 Consensus should be based on the Measures to FacilitateConsensus included in the Procedural Manual.8
Goalsand ObjectivesThe Codex Alimentarius Commission commitsitself to work towards achievement of thefollowing five goals:GOAL 1Address current, emerging andcritical issues in a timely manner.GOAL 2Develop standards based on scienceand Codex risk-analysis principles.GOAL 3Increase impact through therecognition and use of Codexstandards.GOAL 4Facilitate the participationof all Codex Membersthroughout the standardsetting process.GOAL 5Enhance work managementsystems and practices thatsupport the efficient andeffective achievementof all strategic plan goals.9
CODEX STRATEGIC PLAN 2020–2025Goal 1Address current,emerging and critical issuesin a timely mannerThe focus and needs of Codex Members are evolving, as is the environmentin which Codex operates. Codex will need to be proactive and flexible and torespond in a timely manner to the opportunities and challenges that result.OBJECTIVES1.1 Identify needs and emerging issues.1.2 Prioritize needs and emerging issues.The primary responsibility for achieving these objectives lies with Codexsubsidiary bodies and the Executive Committee of the Codex AlimentariusCommission.MEASURING PROGRESS TOWARDS GOAL 1OUTCOMEINDICATORS1.1 Identify needsand emerging issues.Improved ability of Codexto develop standardsrelevant to the needs ofits members.The number of emerging issues identified bysubsidiary bodies. (Meeting reports ).61.2 Prioritize needsand emerging issues.Timely Codex response toemerging issues and theneeds of members.Proportion of identified, prioritized emerging issuesthat lead to proposals for new work(Meeting reports).OBJECTIVETime taken from the identification of new issuesto the submission of proposals for new work tothe Executive Committee (Meeting reports).Time taken for prioritized emerging issues toresult in revised or new Codex texts(Meeting reports).Committees documenting theirapproach to work prioritization based on criteriafor establishment of work priorities in theProcedural Manual.6 Potential data sources to facilitate measurement of progressagainst the indicators have been identified to the extentpossible and are included in parenthesis after each of theindicators.10
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Goal 2Develop standards basedon science and Codexrisk-analysis principlesMembers and those engaged in the food trade who use Codex standardsvalue the strong scientific basis of Codex, which is currently threatened byunsustainable resourcing. Codex must prioritize the securing of independent,timely and high-quality scientific advice, identifying the steps that eachactor – Members, the FAO, and WHO – can take to ensure, support andadvocate for the delivery of timely scientific advice to Codex through a fullyand sustainably funded program. Furthermore, globally representativedata are needed for scientific advice to be comprehensive and for Codexstandards to be relevant to the global food supply. This will require, amongother things, capacity building in developing Countries that is specific torobust data generation, scientific analysis, and overall increased capacity toconduct such work.OBJECTIVES2.1 Use scientific advice consistently in line with Codex risk-analysisprinciples.2.2 Promote the submission and use of globally representative data indeveloping and reviewing Codex standards.2.3 Promote sufficient and sustainable funding for expert bodies that deliverscientific advice.The primary responsibility for achieving objective 2.1 lies with CodexSubsidiary bodies. The responsibility for objective 2.2 is shared betweenCodex Subsidiary bodies and Codex Member Countries. The responsibilityfor objective 2.3 lies with the Codex Alimentarius Commission, the ExecutiveCommittee and Member Countries.12
CODEX STRATEGIC PLAN 2020–2025MEASURING PROGRESS TOWARDS GOAL 2OBJECTIVEOUTCOME2.1 Use scientific adviceScientific advice is takenconsistently in line with Codex into account consistentlyrisk analysis principles.and in line with Codexrisk analysis principles byall relevant committeesduring the standardsetting process.INDICATORSProportion of texts considered by CCEXEC, as partof its work to monitor the progress of standardsdevelopment, for which reports by subsidiarybody Chairs indicate how scientific advice wasused and any other legitimate factors wereconsidered in developing Codex texts.(Reports from Chairs of subsidiary bodies toCCEXEC).2.2 Promote the submission anduse of globally representativedata in developing andreviewing Codex standards.Codex standards aredeveloped with referenceto globally representativedata.Proportion and regional distribution of CodexMembers who contribute to calls for data fromworking groups and Joint FAO/WHO ExpertCommittees/Meetings.(EWG forums, reports of pWGs and data fromthe expert committee secretariats).2.3 Promote sufficient andsustainable funding forexpert bodies that deliverscientific advice.FAO and WHO expertbodies are providingscientific advice withintime frames agreedbetween committees andFAO/WHO, and these timeframes allow standarddevelopment to progressin a timely manner.Extent of and any changes in sufficient corefunding for scientific advice within FAO and WHO(Reports on budget from FAO and WHO).Proportion of scientific advice provided withinestablished timeframes(FAO/WHO papers on scientific adviceand meeting reports).13
Goal 3Increase impact throughthe recognition and useof Codex standardsCommunications that drive greater awareness, understanding, andrecognition of available, harmonized standards are essential to theeffectiveness of Codex. Even in the absence of adoption of Codexstandards into national legislation, the greater use of Codex standardsby the food trade and other actors can contribute to consumer healthprotection and ensuring fair practices in the food trade.OBJECTIVES3.1 Raise the awareness of Codex standards.3.2 Support initiatives to enable the understanding and implementation/application of Codex standards.3.3 Recognise and promote the use and impact of Codex standards.Raising awareness and promotion of the use of Codex standards is theresponsibility of all Member Countries and Observers of Codex. The CodexSecretariat also has responsibility to raise awareness and assess theimpact of Codex standards.14
CODEX STRATEGIC PLAN 2020–2025MEASURING PROGRESS TOWARDS GOAL 3OBJECTIVE3.1 Raise the awarenessof Codex standards.OUTCOMEINDICATORSCodex Members areproactively promoting theuse of Codex standards.Number of country contributions to the Codexregional and observer webpages reflecting events/activities that raise awareness on Codex standards(Codex regional and observer webpages).Number of activities in the Codex communicationswork plan that explicitly address the visibility ofCodex standards and extent of implementation(Annual report to CCEXEC).3.2 Support initiatives to enablethe understanding andimplementation/applicationof Codex standards.Increased use of Codexstandards in thedevelopment of nationalfood standards andregulations.Proportion of Member Countries participatingin national or regional capacity developmentinitiatives to encourage and facilitate practical useof Codex standards have been undertaken(Circular Letter or reports from RegionalCo-ordinating Committees).Increased use of CodexProportion of specified Codex standards adopted orstandards by the food trade. used by Codex Members (Biennial regional surveyon use of specific Codex texts).Proportion of specified Codex standards adopted orused by relevant Codex Observers(Survey to observers).3.3 Recognise and promote theimpact of Codex standards.Having a mechanism/toolProgress on the development of a mechanism toto measure the impact ofmeasure impact of Codex standardsCodex standards developed (Annual progress report).and piloted.15
Goal 4Facilitate the participationof all Codex Membersthroughout the standardsetting processMembers’ abilities to participate actively in the development of Codextexts still varies widely and is dependent on the capacity and sustainabilityof national Codex systems. While the responsibility for these systemsresides with Members, there is a role for support that will help to closegaps in capabilities as much as possible over the life of this StrategicPlan. Sources of funding and a broad range of formal and informalcapacity building, partnering, and technical knowledge sharing activitieswill all play important roles in strengthening the capacity of Membersfor sustainable, active participation in Codex activities, supporting allMembers in maintaining national systems and expanding the potential forco-hosting of committees, consistent with our value of inclusiveness.OBJECTIVES4.1 Enable sustainable national Codex structures in all Codex MemberCountries.4.2 Increase sustainable and active participation of all Codex Members.4.3 Reduce barriers to active participation by developing Countries.FAO and WHO also are responsible for providing support to developingCountries and to facilitate their effective participation through the CodexTrust Fund and other funding sources. Member Countries supplementthis through their support for, and participation in, formal and informalcapacity building, partnering, and knowledge sharing activities.16
CODEX STRATEGIC PLAN 2020–2025MEASURING PROGRESS TOWARDS GOAL 4OBJECTIVE4.1 Enable sustainable nationalCodex structures in all CodexMember Countries.OUTCOMEINDICATORSParticipation by all CodexMember Countries in thework of Codex Committeesand working groups.Proportion of Countries with effective capacityin their:1. Codex Contact Point, structure and processes.2. Consultation structures (e.g., national CodexCommittees) and processes.3. Management of Codex work(Results of application of theCodex diagnostic tool by Members).Sustainable resource allocation for the above,which may be reflected in national legislationand/or organization structures(Reports by Member Countries).Additional indicator for CTF recipient Countries:Proportion of CTF2 recipient Countriessustaining national Codex systems and relatedactivities once the funding ends(EWG forum and OCS).4.2 Increase sustainable andactive participation of allCodex Members.Sustained, activeparticipation in the workof Codex Committees andworking groups.Proportion of Countries with a sustained orincreased: Contribution to EWGs Chairing of EWGs Response to Circular Letters(EWG forum and OCS).4.3 Reduce barriers to activeparticipation by developingCountries.Capacity building,partnering, and knowledgesharing activities areeffective in building activeparticipation by developingCountries.Documented discussions from the regionalcoordinating committees (RCC) or relatedmeetings on barriers and potential solutions toparticipation by developing Countries(Reports of RCCs and related meetings).Increase in reports of mentorship andexperience sharing on Codex issues betweenCountries (Reports by Members and/or RCCreports).17
Goal 5Enhance work managementsystems and practices thatsupport the efficientand effective achievementof all strategic plan goalsThe continuing review and improvement of Codex work managementsystems and practices will help align these to the achievement of allstrategic plan goals. Improvements to work flows, proposal prioritization,and input/comment management will support participation by Memberswith significant resource constraints and enhance inclusiveness inthe standard-setting process. The effective development of Codextexts depends heavily on the resources contributed by host Countriesof subsidiary bodies and their working groups, particularly theirchairpersons and secretariats. Enhancing and maintaining capacity iscritical to the successful management of the work of Codex.OBJECTIVES5.1 Develop and maintain efficient and effective work managementpractices and systems.5.2 Enhance the capacities of committee and working group chairpersons,regional coordinators and host country secretariats to support thework of Codex.The Codex Secretariat, host country secretariats, chairpersons ofcommittees and working groups and regional coordinators have theprimary responsibility to achieve these objectives.18
CODEX STRATEGIC PLAN 2020–2025MEASURING PROGRESS TOWARDS GOAL 5OBJECTIVE5.1 Develop and maintainefficient and effective workmanagement practices andsystems.5.2 Enhance the capacities ofcommittee and workinggroup chairpersons, regionalcoordinators and host countrysecretariats to support thework of Codex.OUTCOMEINDICATORSCodex work processesand procedures supportthe effective and efficientoperation of Codexstandard setting bodies.Of the recommendations of regularreview of Codex work managementthat are adopted by CAC, the proportionthat are implemented(Annual reports to CCEXEC).The efficient designof agendas and use oftime in meetings ofthe Codex AlimentariusCommission, its ExecutiveCommittee and Subsidiarybodies maximises thetime allocated to thedevelopment of Codextexts.Proportion of meeting documents distributedin a timely manner consistent with the CodexProcedural Manual or timeframes established bycommittees (Meeting webpages).Subsidiary body meetingsand working groups areeffectively and efficientlychaired and conducted.Proportion of chairs and host Countries ofsubsidiary bodies and working groups takingpart in training and/or in the developmentof tools and guidance.(Available guidance and workshop reports).Proportion of sessions where all agenda itemswere covered within the allotted Committeemeeting time and work was completed by theproject deadline (Agendas and meeting reports).Satisfaction ratings on meeting efficiency, role ofchairs and host and Codex secretariats(Post meeting surveys).19
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MISSION“Protect consumerhealth and promote fairpractices in the food tradeby setting international,science-based food safetyand quality standards.”Graphic design Claudia IlluzziPhotos FAO/Bob Scott
The Codex AlimentariusCommission (CAC) wasestablished by the Food andAgriculture Organization ofthe United Nations (FAO) andthe World Health Organization(WHO) in 1963. Today, it has189 Members, and more than230 inter-governmental andinternational non-governmentalorganizations are accredited asobservers.The Codex Strategic Plan2020–2025 was adopted bythe 42nd Session of the CodexAlimentarius Commission.Some rights reserved. This work is availableunder a CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO licence FAO, 201/1/ 8www.codexalimentarius.org
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