SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System Food Safety Legislation and Standards of International Organizations Seminar on Food Safety Ulaanbaatar / Mongolia 3 – 7 November 2014

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System Codex Alimentarius Codex Alimentarius Commission: - established in 1963 by FAO* and WHO * international -develops harmonised international food standards, guidelines and codes of practice health of the consumer food chain to protect the health of the consumer and ensure fair practices in food chain. „safe, good food for everyone - everywhere“ Peter Steinbüchel - November 2014

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System Codex Alimentarius Commission Who are the members? -All Member Nations and Associate Members of FAO* and WHO* which are interested in international food standards. -Currently the Codex Alimentarius Commission has: 186 Codex Members and 1 Member Organization (EU), 224 Codex Observers - 52 IGOs*, 157 NGOs, 15 UN FAO*: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations WHO*: World Health Organization IGO* : Intergovernmental Organization Peter Steinbüchel - November 2014

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System Codex Alimentarius Codex Alimentarius (Latin) = Fod Law / Food Code - a short timeline Foundation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). 1948Foundation of the World Health Organization (WHO). 1950The first Session of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee stated: „Food regulations in different countries are often conflicting and contradictory“ …. „New legislation not based on scientific knowledge is often introduced …… and may be an obstacle to trade and may therefore affect the distribution of nutritionally valuable food … An international convention on the naming and composition requirements of particular varieties of cheese was signed in Italy. Peter Steinbüchel - November 2014

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System Codex Alimentarius Codex Alimentarius (Latin) = Fod Law / Food Code 1963 First session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission in Rome. Some 120 participants from 30 countries and 16 international organizations are attending Codex standards, guidelines and codes of practice become a reference for food safety in the WTO* Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement). The only other organizations mentioned are the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE*) for animal health issues and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) for plant health. 2002The CAC agreed in working together with its parent Organizations towards ■ greater efficiency and effectiveness in the development of Codex Standards whilst maintaining transparency ……. in the process of their development. WTO* (World Trade Organization) OIE* (Office International des Epizooties) Peter Steinbüchel - November 2014

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System Understanding the Codex Alimentarius Peter Steinbüchel - November /

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System The Codex Alimentarius, or the food code, has become the global reference point for consumers, food producers and processors, national food control agencies and the international food trade. The code has had an enormous impact on the thinking of food producers and processors as well as on the awareness of the end users – the consumers. Its influence extends to every continent, and its contribution to the protection of public health and fair practices in the food trade is immeasurable. Peter Steinbüchel - November 2014

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System The C O D E X A L I M E N T A R I U S international food standards, guidelines and codes of practice contribute to the safety, quality and fairness of the international food trade. Consumers can trust the safety and quality of the food products they buy and importers can trust that the food they ordered will be in accordance with their specifications. Peter Steinbüchel - November 2014

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System Codex standards are based on the best available science assisted by independent international risk assessment bodies or ad-hoc consultations organized by FAO and WHO. While being recommendations for voluntary application by members, Codex standards serve in many cases as a basis for national legislation. Peter Steinbüchel - November 2014

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SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System Codes of practice - Guidelines - Standards : Some examples Peter Steinbüchel - November 2014

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System Codes of practice - Guidelines - Standards : Some examples - General Principles of Food Hygiene CAC/RCP Classification of Foods and Animal Feeds Standard for Honey General guidelines on sampling Principles for Traceability / Product Tracing as a Tool Within a Food Inspection and Certification System Maximum Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs in Food – 2012 General Standard for Cheese (Standards will be updated according to the needs) Peter Steinbüchel - November 2014

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FOOD HYGIENE - CAC/RCP TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SECTION I - OBJECTIVES THE CODEX GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FOOD HYGIENE: SECTION II - SCOPE, USE AND DEFINITION SCOPE USE DEFINITIONS SECTION III - PRIMARY PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE HYGIENIC PRODUCTION OF FOOD SOURCES HANDLING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND PERSONNEL HYGIENE AT PRIMARY PRODUCTION SECTION IV - ESTABLISHMENT: DESIGN AND FACILITIES LOCATION PREMISES AND ROOMS EQUIPMENT FACILITIES Peter Steinbüchel - November 2014

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FOOD HYGIENE - CAC/RCP continued SECTION V - CONTROL OF OPERATION CONTROL OF FOOD HAZARDS KEY ASPECTS OF HYGIENE CONTROL SYSTEMS INCOMING MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS PACKAGING WATER MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS RECALL PROCEDURES SECTION VI - ESTABLISHMENT: MAINTENANCE AND SANITATION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING CLEANING PROGRAMMES PEST CONTROL SYSTEMS WASTE MANAGEMENT MONITORING EFFECTIVENESS SECTION VII - ESTABLISHMENT: PERSONAL HYGIENE HEALTH STATUS Peter Steinbüchel - November 2014

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FOOD HYGIENE - CAC/RCP continued 7.2 ILLNESS AND INJURIES PERSONAL CLEANLINESS PERSONAL BEHAVIOUR VISITORS SECTION VIII - TRANSPORTATION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS USE AND MAINTENANCE SECTION IX - PRODUCT INFORMATION AND CONSUMER AWARENESS LOT IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT INFORMATION LABELLING CONSUMER EDUCATION SECTION X - TRAINING AWARENESS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TRAINING PROGRAMMES INSTRUCTION AND SUPERVISION REFRESHER TRAINING Peter Steinbüchel - November Codex

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FOOD HYGIENE - CAC/RCP continued HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINT (HACCP) SYSTEM AND GUIDELINES FOR ITS APPLICATION PREAMBLE DEFINITIONS PRINCIPLES OF THE HACCP SYSTEM GUIDELINES FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE HACCP SYSTEM INTRODUCTION APPLICATION TRAINING Peter Steinbüchel - November Codex

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FOOD HYGIENE - CAC/RCP continued 2.3 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Code, the following expressions have the meaning stated: Cleaning - the removal of soil, food residue, dirt, grease or other objectionable matter. Contaminant - any biological or chemical agent, foreign matter, or other substances not intentionally added to food which may compromise food safety or suitability. Contamination - the introduction or occurrence of a contaminant in food or food environment. Disinfection - the reduction, by means of chemical agents and/or physical methods, of the number of micro-organisms in the environment, to a level that does not compromise food safety or suitability. Establishment - any building or area in which food is handled and the surroundings under the control of the same management. Food hygiene - all conditions and measures necessary to ensure the safety and suitability of food at all stages of the food chain. Hazard - a biological, chemical or physical agent in, or condition of, food with the potential to cause an adverse health effect. Peter Steinbüchel - November Codex

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FOOD HYGIENE - CAC/RCP continued HACCP - a system which identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards which are significant for food safety. Food handler - any person who directly handles packaged or unpackaged food, food equipment and utensils, or food contact surfaces and is therefore expected to comply with food hygiene requirements Food safety - assurance that food will not cause harm to the consumer when it is prepared and/or eaten according to its intended use. Food suitability - assurance that food is acceptable for human consumption according to its intended use. Primary production - those steps in the food chain up to and including, for example, harvesting, slaughter, milking, fishing. Peter Steinbüchel - November Codex

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FOOD HYGIENE - CAC/RCP continued SECTION III - PRIMARY PRODUCTION OBJECTIVES: Primary production should be managed in a way that ensures that food is safe and suitable for its intended use. Where necessary, this will include: - avoiding the use of areas where the environment poses a threat to the safety of food; - controlling contaminants, pests and diseases of animals and plants in such a way as not to pose a threat to food safety; - adopting practices and measures to ensure food is produced under appropriately hygienic conditions. Peter Steinbüchel - November Codex

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System Résumé: Codex committees, when developing standards, apply risk analysis and rely on the independent scientific advice provided by expert bodies organized by FAO/WHO. These bodies also give direct advice to Member Governments. Peter Steinbüchel - November Codex

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System Résumé: Risk analysis is fundamental to the scientific basis of Codex food safety standards. It also provides information on how countries can request, access and contribute data to this process. It is due to its scientific basis that Codex texts are considered by WTO as the international reference for food safety standards. Peter Steinbüchel - November Codex

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System For further information see: Website in the following languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian. Peter Steinbüchel - November Codex

SMMSS - Support to Modernisation of Mongolia Standardisation System Thank you very much for your attention