Join Video Call on Global Food Hygiene Rules Before Codex Meeting
Published Date: 10/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Codex Office is hosting a public video meeting on October 29, 2026, to discuss food hygiene rules before the big Codex Committee meeting in November. This affects food producers, regulators, and anyone interested in safe food practices. It’s a chance to learn, comment, and help shape food safety standards that keep us all healthy and support fair food trade worldwide.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Attend and Comment on Food Hygiene Meeting
You can join a public video meeting on October 29, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET to get background information and submit comments on agenda items for the 56th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH56). Register at the provided Zoom link and send written comments to the U.S. Delegate at [email protected] or [email protected].
Key Food Hygiene Topics Up for Discussion
At the October 29 public meeting and at CCFH56 (November 16–20, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona) the committee will discuss specific agenda items including: definitions of ready-to-eat foods; proposed revisions to guidance on pathogenic Vibrio species in seafood (CXG 73-2010); alignment of CCFH texts with the revised General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969); proposed revision of guidelines on viruses in food (CXG 79-2012); discussion papers on allergen management (CXC 80-2020) and on processing/handling of quick frozen foods (CXC 8-1976); and other forward workplan items.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-09532, Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
The U.S. Codex Office is hosting a virtual public meeting on June 22, 2026, to share info and gather feedback on food safety and trade rules before the big Codex Alimentarius Commission meeting in July. This affects food producers, traders, and consumers by shaping fair and safe food standards worldwide. Join in to have your say and stay ahead of changes that could impact food trade and safety.
2026-18620, Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses
The U.S. Codex Office is hosting a public video meeting on October 5, 2026, to share info and gather feedback on nutrition and special diet food rules before the big Codex meeting in Germany this November. This affects food makers, health experts, and anyone interested in safe, fair food standards worldwide. Join in to help shape rules that could impact what’s on your plate and global food trade!
2026-17044, Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Milk and Milk Products
The U.S. Codex Office is hosting a public video meeting on September 17, 2026, to discuss important updates and gather feedback on milk and milk product standards. These changes affect farmers, producers, and anyone involved in dairy trade, aiming to keep food safe and fair worldwide. The official Codex Committee meeting runs from September 29 to October 29, 2026, and your input can help shape U.S. positions without costing a dime!
2026-17041, Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF)
The U.S Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on September 29, 2026. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items to be discussed at the 19th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF19) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). CCCF19 will be held in Cairo, Egypt, from October 19-23, 2026. The U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius and the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs recognize the importance of providing interested parties the opportunity to obtain background information on the 19th Session of the CCCF and to address items on the agenda.
2026-17036, Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems
The U.S Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on September 10, 2026. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions to be discussed at the 28th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS28) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). CCFICS28 will be held in Perth, Australia, from October 12-17, 2026. The U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius and the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs recognize the importance of providing interested parties the opportunity to obtain background information on the 28th Session of the CCFICS and to address items on the agenda.
2026-16962, Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues
The U.S Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on August 26, 2026. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions to be discussed at the 57th Session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR57) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). CCPR57 will be held in Beijing, China, from September 7-12, 2026. The U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius and the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs recognize the importance of providing interested parties the opportunity to obtain background information on the 57th Session of the CCPR and to address items on the agenda.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-20167, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; DOC-Census Workforce Development Collection
The Census Bureau is asking for approval to collect info from 230 workforce training groups linked to Manufacturing USA and two grant programs. This new data will help track how well these training programs work by connecting participant info with Census data. The goal? To make smarter decisions about future workforce investments without adding too much extra work—each group spends just 1-2 hours a year on this.
Next: 2026-20170, Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is updating a form they use to collect info from people and businesses entering the country. They want your feedback by November 2, 2026, to make sure the process is clear and efficient. This update won’t cost extra money but aims to keep things running smoothly at the border.