U.S. Public Meeting on Codex Committee on Food Labelling 49th Session (CCFL49)
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The U.S. Codex Office is hosting a public meeting on April 23, 2026, to inform stakeholders and gather public input on agenda items for the 49th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling (CCFL49). The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is an international body that sets food safety and labeling standards, and U.S. participation shapes global food labeling policy. CCFL49 will be held in Ottawa, Canada, from May 11 to 15, 2026. The April 23 public meeting serves as a preparatory step, allowing the U.S. delegation to formulate its official positions based on feedback from industry, consumer groups, and the general public. The U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius and the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs are co-sponsoring the meeting, underscoring its significance for both domestic food policy and international trade. Participants will have the opportunity to review draft U.S. positions and submit comments before the official international session.
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Key Changes
- U.S. Codex Office public meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026 to gather stakeholder input
- 49th Session of CCFL (CCFL49) will convene May 11–15, 2026 in Ottawa, Canada
- Draft U.S. positions on food labeling standards will be presented and open for public comment at the April 23 meeting
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Obligations
What this law requires
Host a public meeting on April 23, 2026 to provide information on CCFL49 agenda items and draft U.S. positions
Receive and accept public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions during the public meeting
Provide background information to interested parties on the 49th Session of the CCFL
Make draft U.S. positions available for review by participants prior to the official international session in Ottawa
Formulate official U.S. positions for CCFL49 based on public feedback received during the April 23 public meeting