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    Question

    What is the correct sequence in which a Codex standard

    is developed?                       I.        Proposal                     II.        Discussion paper                    III.        Getting started                   IV.        Elaboration of standards
    A a, b, c, d, Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B c, a, b, d Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C b, a, c, d Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D a, c, b, d Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A national government or a subsidiary committee of the Commission usually makes the proposal for a standard to be developed. They then prepare a discussion paper that outlines what the proposed standard is expected to achieve, and then a project document that indicates the time frame for the work and its relative priority. Getting started – The Commission reviews the project document and decides whether the standard should be developed as proposed. Elaboration of the standard – The preparation of a proposed draft standard is arranged by the Commission Secretariat and circulated to member governments, observer organizations and other Codex committees for two rounds of comments and special advice. Conclusion – Standards can take several years to develop. Once adopted by the Commission, a Codex standard is added to the Codex Alimentarius and published here on the web site.

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