A Side-Event “Revitalization of Regional Coordinating Committees (RCCs) and Strengthening Standard-setting and Implementation of Codex Standards” was organized on the occasion of the 20th Session of the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Asia (CCASIA 20), on Friday, 30 September 2016 11.00 – 13.00 hours, which was attended by more than 40 persons represented from more than 15 countries and international organizations.

This event was dedicated to CCASIA Members to share their lessons-learned on the process in strengthening standard-setting and implementing Codex text at the national level.

Mr. Makoto Sakashita, Project Coordinator of the project GCP/RAS/295/JPN shared information through a presentation titled “FAO activities relevant to strengthening standard-setting and implementation of Codex standards in the region.” Three ASEAN countries (Cambodia, Myanmar and Lao PDR) also shared their Codex activities with participants.

For your information, the further information of the CCASIA 20 is here.