Kevin Smith, the Vice President of Operations for the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC), attended the 23rd meeting of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV), which was held in Mexico City from 25 February to 1 March 2025. This event plays an integral part in the DRC’s international engagement.
The Codex Alimentarius is an international food standards setting body. These food standards and related texts aim to protect consumer health and ensure fair practices in the food trade. The Codex Alimentarius guides the establishment of food requirements to enhance international trade.
The CCFFV develops standards specific to fresh fruits and vegetables. In the past, the DRC attended CCFFV as part of the Canadian delegation. This year, recognizing that DRC has recently widened its jurisdiction beyond North America, we attended using our official Codex observer status. The DRC participated with government delegations and fellow observers: the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
 |
 |
As the DRC pursues its mission for fair and ethical trade, the CCFFV is an excellent venue for contributing to the development of international standards while connecting with governments and fellow stakeholders on our shared goals.
If you have any questions about the article and would like to learn more, our team at the DRC is here to assist you. We value your inquiries and are eager to provide support. Click here to proceed.
