India Joins 44th Codex Committee Meeting on Nutrition and Special Diets

Current Context: The 44th session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) was held from October 2 to October 6, 2024, at the Maritim Hotel & International Congress Center in Dresden, Germany.

• Chairpersons: The session was co-chaired by Martine Püster and Carolin Bendadani.
• Committee Composition: The CCNFSDU is composed of delegates from 73 member countries, 1 member organization, and 41 observer organizations.
• India’s Participation: India was a key contributor at this session, with delegates from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
• India made significant interventions on various agenda items, including nutrient reference values and probiotic guidelines.

Question:

1 Where was the 44th session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) held?

• A) Geneva, Switzerland
• B) New York, USA
• C) Dresden, Germany
• D) Rome, Italy

Answer: C) The 44th session of the CCNFSDU took place from October 2 to October 6, 2024, at the Maritim Hotel & International Congress Center in Dresden, Germany.