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Codex at 50: Success Stories and Challenges from the Regions –
Regional Perspectives on Shaping the future of Codex Activities
Codex alimentarius commissionSafe, Good food for everyoneInternational food standards
Rome, Italy, 4th July 2013
FAO/WHO COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR EUROPE – CCEURO
Summary of activities in 2008 - 2013Success Stories and Challenges from the
European Region, perspectives and some future activities
of CCEURO
Rome, Italy, 4th July 2013 Krzysztof Kwiatek
CCEURO Chairperson (2008-2013), Poland
CCEURO as Codex Region
CCEURO is the most numerous region in Codex Alimentarius Commission: 50 member countries and European Union as the member organization
28 EU member states = members of Codex
European Region comprises of so many countries in which there are a lot of diversity as concerns: food products, traditions, habits of eating, level of food safety and risk In European Region we take care more and more about food safety and quality and we need Codex standards as food for our life
New Cceuro Members – for 2009-2012 Turkmenistan Azerbaijan Tajikistan
Montenegro
2012 2011 2009 2009
Polish-Swiss co-operation in cceuro
Before and during our coordination we were always supported by Switzerland`s experience and Mrs Awilo Ochien Pernet, v-ce Chairperson of CAC
Polish-Swiss co-operation begun with the organization of Regional Workshop on the Codex Alimentarius in Warsaw Poland on 1st - 3rd October 2007, since then our relations have been tightening in a very friendly atmosphere.
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Activities of Poland before the terms of the Regional Coordinator
FAO/WHO Regional Workshop on the Codex Alimentarius Warsaw Poland1st - 3rd October 2007
• The Workshop was organized by the Governments of Switzerland and Poland
• Workshop was attended by 42 delegates from over 20 counties
• Significant financial support was provided through the FAO/WHO Trust Fund
• The general purpose of the Workshop was to involve less active countries of the European region in Codex works
• Lectures, presentations and poster session were provided during the Workshop
FAO/WHO Regional Workshop on the Codex Alimentarius Warsaw Poland1st - 3rd October 2007
Before 26th cceuro session FAO/WHO Regional Workshop on the Codex Alimentarius Warsaw Poland 6tH October 2008
• The Workshop was organized in collaboration with the Governments of Switzerland and Poland.
• The Workshop was attended by 44 delegates representing 14 countries and 1 member organisation
• 15 participants received support from the FAO/WHO Trust Fund.
• The objective of the Workshop was to provide information on the purpose and priority procedures of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) and to orientate delegates for the forthcoming the 26th Session of CCEURO.
NOMINATION POLAND FOR FAO/WHO REGIONAL COORDINATOR FOR EUROPE
• During the 26th CCEURO Session in Warsaw, representatives of Switzerland, proposed the Polish candidature for Regional Coordinator for Europe. The proposal was unanimously accepted by all delegates attending the session.
• At the 32nd Session of CAC (July, 2009), Poland was officially appointed as the new FAO/WHO Coordinator for Europe.
26th Session of the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Europe
Poland as co-hosting country organized in Warsaw in October 2008, together with Switzerland 26th Session of CCEURO
Poland as the FAO/WHO Coordinator for Europe before 27th cceuro session - FAO/WHO
Regional Workshop on the Codex Alimentarius in Warsaw, Poland 4th October 2010
• The FAO/WHO Regional Workshop was organized by FAO, WHO and the Republic of Poland
• The Workshop was attended by 48 participants representing 20 countries, 1 member organisation and 1 international organisation
• 23 participants received support from the FAO/WHO Trust Fund.
• Main subject of this meeting was: Food safety risk Food safety risk analysis: Developing national food safety systems and analysis: Developing national food safety systems and Codex standardsCodex standards..
Poland as the FAO/WHO Coordinator for Europe FAO/WHO Regional Workshop on the Codex
Alimentarius in Warsaw, Poland 4th October 2010
27th Session of the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Europe• The FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Europe held
its 27th Session in Warsaw, Poland, from 5 to 8 October 2010 at the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Poland.
• The Session was attended by 80 delegates representing 32 member countries, one member organisation, one observer country and 4 international organizations.
FAO/WHO Regional Workshop on the Codex Alimentarius in Batumi, Georgia 24th September 2012• BEFORE 28th CCEURO SESSION - The FAO/WHO
Regional Workshop was organized by FAO, WHO Georgia and Republic of Poland
• The Workshop was attended by 48 participants representing 20 countries, 1 member organisation and 1 international organisation
• Main subject of this meeting was: Fifty Years with Fifty Years with Codex: Achievements, Lessons Learnt and Challenges in Codex: Achievements, Lessons Learnt and Challenges in the European Codex Regionthe European Codex Region
28th Session of the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Europe• The FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Europe held
its 28th Session in Batumi, Georgia, from 25 – 28 September 2012 at the kind invitation of the Government of Georgia and the Government of the Republic of Poland.
• The Session was attended by 94 delegates representing 40 member countries, one member organisation, 2 observer countries and 2 international organizations.
28th Session of the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Europe
Attendance of Cceuro Sessions and Workshops
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CCEURO Workshop CCEURO Session
CCEURO – achievements and challenges
• Under auspices of the Coordinator for Europe with financial support from FAO/WHO Codex Trust Fund Codex, EU and European countries, a series of Codex workshops/projects with a significant participation of the European Region Members were organized. Total number of Workshops/Seminars/Training courses for
European Region in the period 2008-2012 - 46 events Projects/Direct Assistance to European Countries 2008-2012 –
more than 16 tasks European Union helped in capacity building in the frame of
BTSF based on Codex standards with the participation FAO/WHO and Codex Secretariat
• Some countries from European Region supported/helped succesfully FAO/WHO projects or trainings for European Region: Norway, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Ukraine, Lituania, and Poland
• CCEURO Members contribute to CTF 73,5% of the total budget
CCEURO – achievements and challenges• After multi year gap CCEURO has
undertaken new works on regional standards.
• We have successfully revised The Regional Standard for Chanterelle. The Committee agreed to advance the Proposed Draft Revised Regional Standard for Chantarelles to Step 5/8 for adoption by the 36th Session of the Commission - July 2013
• The Committee also progressed the discussion on the new Regional Standard for Ayran, which will be continued in the nearest future.
CCEURO – challenges and achievements• to focus on enhancing
communication both between Member Countries within the region and with other Codex regional committees.
• to consider developing a Codex strategic plan for Europe, since such documents for other regions exist.
• to encourage new CCEURO Members to be more active in the frame of Codex work
• to continue capacity building activities in the region
New Codex Coordinator for Europe
During the 28th CCEURO session (Batumi, Georgia, September 2012), the Committee unanimously supported the proposal of the delegation of Poland to nominate The Netherlands as the next Coordinator for European Region.
The Netherlands as the next Coordinator has been appointed the 36th Session of the Commission.
Congratulations for The Netherlands and best wishes
Previous Coordinators for Europe
(in alphabetical order) were:
Austria (13 terms)
Slovakia (2 terms),
Spain (2 terms),
Sweden (3 terms),
Switzerland ( 6 terms),
And
… Poland (2 terms) (2008-2013)
Former Codex Coordinators for Europe
Cceuro Workshop and conference - invitation
workshop strategic Plan for CCEURO 2014-2019
18 September, 2013 Pulawy, Poland CONFERENCE
Food Safety Risk Analysis - Fifty years with Codex Alimentarius in the European Region
19-20 September, 2013 Pulawy, Polande-mail: kodeks@ijhars.gov.pl website:
www.cceuro.pl
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