Which international organization coordinates international food safety standards along with FAO and WHO?

• A. World Health Organization
• B. Codex Alimentarius Commission
• C. World Trade Organization
• D. World Organization of Animal Health

Answer: (B)

Codex Alimentarius Commission coordinates international food safety standards with FAO and WHO. This international body was created to develop food safety standards, guidelines, and codes of practice through the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. Its work encompasses topics such as microbiological criteria, additives, contaminants, labeling, and hygiene, all aimed at protecting consumer health and promoting fair trade in foods. Countries adopt Codex standards in their national regulations, and these standards influence international trade rules under the World Trade Organization. While WHO is a partner in the program, and WTO and the World Organization for Animal Health have important roles in health and trade, Codex is the entity that centrally coordinates the standards in collaboration with FAO and WHO.