Established in 1963, the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission was charged with drawing up internationally acceptable standards for food. Tolerances for pesticide residues in food are set by an FAO panel of experts as part of the Joint Meeting on Pesticide Residues, and working closely with the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues. Their concern is for the greatest consumer safety consistent with adequate pest control, and the facilitation of international trade.
Scientific support for preparing an EU position in the 51st Session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR)
