India has been unanimously re-elected to the Codex Executive Committee (CCEXEC) for the Asia region during the 48th Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC48). This ensures India’s leadership in global food safety and trade standards until 2027.
Led by FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani, India pushed for stronger data systems, updated global databases for additives and pesticide residues, and the use of AI tools to speed up Codex work.
Key Highlights
- Adoption of the Standard for Fresh Dates
- Forwarding of the Standard for Fresh Curry Leaves
- New guidelines for pesticide reference material
- Updated aflatoxin code for peanuts
- Approval of nitrogen-to-protein conversion factors
- Revival of the Cashew Kernel Standard, a major boost for India’s exports
India also supported global standards for laver products and camel milk, strengthening its influence in the international food safety system.
