The Role of the Codex Alimentarius in Determining International Standards for Pesticides and Food

People have the right to expect their food to be safe, of good quality, and suitable for consumption, and national governments must ensure that food imported from other countries is safe. But laws and regulations to minimize threats can create barriers to international food trade. The Codex Aliment...

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Main Author: Frederick M. Fishel
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Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2011-08-01
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