America Preps for High-Stakes International Fresh Fruit Diplomacy Summit
Published Date: 1/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is hosting a public online meeting on February 5, 2025, to talk about fresh fruit and vegetable rules before the big Codex Committee meeting in Mexico City later that month. Farmers, exporters, and food businesses can join, share their thoughts, and get ready for new international standards that might affect trade and safety. This is a chance to shape rules that could impact how fresh produce moves around the world.
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Draft Standards for Dates and Curry Leaves
The CCFFV agenda for the 23rd Session (February 25–March 1, 2025) includes a draft standard for fresh dates and a proposed draft standard for fresh curry leaves, topics that will be discussed at the February 5, 2025 public meeting where stakeholders may comment.
Review of Existing FFV Standards and New Work Proposals
The 23rd Session agenda includes a discussion paper on the review of existing fresh fruits and vegetables standards and consideration of proposals for new work; the U.S. public meeting on February 5, 2025 will present draft U.S. positions and accept stakeholder comments on these items.
Public Meeting to Shape Produce Standards
The U.S. Codex Office is holding a public online meeting on February 5, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time where farmers, exporters, and food businesses can get background on the 23rd Session of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and offer oral or written comments to help shape U.S. positions.
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