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On 3 and 4 April 2024, the IOC held a hybrid meeting with expert chemists from around the world. The meeting was attended by observers from several countries, including Australia, the USA and Canada, as well as representatives from the Codex Alimentarius secretariat and the IOC Advisory Committee.
Jaime Lillo, IOC Executive Director, highlighted the importance of harmonizing international standards to avoid barriers in trade, emphasizing the IOC’s role in developing scientifically based studies in this regard. Dr. Mercedes Fernández, Head of the Standardization and Research Unit, presented the documents adopted at the 118th session of the Council of Members and the ones to be presented at the upcoming 119th session in June.
Meeting participants also addressed other key issues and future priorities for the sector, such as the updating of the methods of analysis with a view to ensuring product quality and authenticity to protect consumers. The next expert meeting is scheduled for 8 and 9 October 2024 by videoconference.
