The environment and consumer protection association of the Eastern area of Morocco (APCE Oujda, Morocco) along with the Committee of FAO and OMC (the Codex Alimentarius), in terms of a co-operation are pleased to announce the creation of the Web site: www.codexafrique.org. This will make it possible to achieve the coordination of Codex Alimentarius works for the area of Africa and take action of one of objectives of the strategic plan suggested by the Codex for the coordination of the CCAFRICA. It will allow to facilitate the access to information concerning the activities of the Codex in the area of Africa and to raise discussions and a sharing of information between the of the Codex sessions through its forum and its news bulletins.

Danish chemicals company Cheminova has submitted plans for phasing out highly toxic forms of pesticides in developing countries to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in line with the International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of Pesticides. FAO welcomed the move as “a step in the right direction” in an ongoing process involving the Danish Government, civil society, the press and Cheminova itself in seeking to reduce the risks stemming from hazardou... Read the continuation >>