Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling
Published Date: 2/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Codex Office is hosting a public video meeting on February 19, 2026, to share info and gather feedback on food testing and sampling rules before the big Codex meeting in Hungary in March. This affects food producers, labs, and anyone interested in food safety standards. Joining the meeting and submitting comments helps shape U.S. positions, with no costs but important deadlines to keep in mind.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Analysis & sampling topics under review
The CCMAS45 agenda (Budapest, March 9-13, 2026) is expected to include endorsement and review of methods of analysis and sampling and sampling plans for commodities such as fish and fishery products; fats and oils; cereals, pulses and legumes; retyping ISO 1871 for protein in quinoa; CXS 234 reviews; fruit juices, cocoa, sugars and honey workable packages; precautionary allergen labelling methods; and sampling for bulk materials including mycotoxins. These topics are listed as expected agenda items to be discussed at the February 19 public meeting.
Public video meeting to shape U.S. positions
You can attend a public video meeting on February 19, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET to hear background and give comments on draft U.S. positions for the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling. The meeting is video teleconference only, registration is online, and written comments may be sent to the U.S. Delegate (Dr. Patrick Gray) by email.
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