The Codex Alimentarius is important to the United States--as a major agricultural importer, Codex enhances food safety and consumer protection; as a major agricultural exporter, Codex maintains and expands market access for U.S. exports. The use of Codex standards in the United States was recently captured in a series of videos below:
Codex in the USA - Long Version
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Codex in the USA - Short Version
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Codex Standards at Work on Pears
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