• The Codex Alimentarious Commission (CAC) has praised India’s Standards on Millets and accepted its proposal for the development of global standards for millets during its 46th session held in Rome, Italy.
• India has framed a comprehensive group standard for 15 types of millets specifying 8 quality parameters, which received resounding applause at the international meet.
  • Codex currently has standards for Sorghum and Pearl Millet.

ABOUT CAC

• CAC is an international food safety and quality standard-setting body created by WHO and FAO in 1963.

2023 is being celebrated as the International year of Millets.

• It has 188 countries and 1 organisation European Union as members.
• India has been a member since 1964.
• Headq uarters- Rome, Italy
• Its objective is to protect consumer’s health and ensure fair practices in food trade.
• Codex Alimentarius, or “Food Code” is a collection of standards, guidelines and codes of practice adopted by the CAC.
• Codex standards are voluntary.
• The Agreement on Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) recognizes Codex standards, guidelines and recommendations as reference standards for international trade and trade dispute settlement.