Background Under the United Nations Food and Agriculture (FAO)and World Health Organizations (WHO) Food and Agriculture Organization of the ■ Began in 1962 -Codex United Nations Alimentarius from Latin Food for a world without hunge Code Purpose: World Health Organization -Develops international standards Protect public health Promote fair trade ■ Provide guidelines for the world's growing food industry UsDA▣ @ Background ƒ Under the United Nations Food and Agriculture (FAO) and World Health Organizations (WHO) ƒ Began in 1962 – Codex Alimentarius from Latin Food Code ƒ Purpose: ƒ Develops international standards ƒ Protect public health ƒ Promote fair trade ƒ Provide guidelines for the world Provide guidelines for the world s ’ growing food industry