Question

The Codex Alimentarius is a set of international food standards, guidelines and codes of practice with the goal
A. to enforce regulations on safety of food only in Western countries
B. to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the food trade.
C. to provide quality food to consumers
D. of overriding regulation regarding food in a country.

• A. A and D
• B. B and C
• C. A and B
• D. C and D

Hint:

Codex = "Food Book." Its two pillars are: 1. Consumer Health Protection and 2. Fair Trade Practices. It's the "referee" of international food trade.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) was established by the FAO and WHO in 1963.
It creates the "Food Code," which serves as the international reference point for food standards.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let's evaluate the given goals:
-Goal B: The primary mandate of Codex is "protecting the health of consumers and ensuring fair practices in the food trade." This is explicitly stated in its founding documents.
-Goal C: By setting standards for composition and quality (not just safety), Codex aims to ensure that consumers receive food of the quality they expect.
-Why A and D are wrong: Codex is a global body, not limited to Western countries (A). Codex standards are voluntary; countries use them as a basis for their own laws, but Codex does not "override" national sovereignty (D).
Therefore, options B and C are the correct goals of the Codex Alimentarius.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct answer is (2) B and C.