In 2019, the Natural Products Association was awarded Observer Status by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
At a time when Americans are increasingly suffering from preventable chronic conditions associated with unhealthy diets, the Natural Products Association will help support the advancement of food and dietary supplement standards worldwide in an official observer capacity during Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Recognition as a Codex Alimentarius Observer means NPA will have the opportunity to contribute expertise, comments and recommendations to advance health standards worldwide. This includes supporting updates to international food and dietary supplement standards so they align with the latest science and ensuring fair practices in the food trade to reduce trade barriers. The Codex Alimentarius Commission is an international food safety organization created by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
“This is an important step in developing science-based global standards for foods and dietary supplements so people worldwide will have the information and nutrition they need to live healthier lives,” said Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., President and CEO of NPA. “From our SSCI program to being awarded Codex Alimentarius Observer status, the Natural Products Association continues to lead the industry in efforts to achieve universal standards for dietary supplements that will not only protect consumers but help people to support their own best health and well-being.”
Codex Alimentarius Updates:
2.25.25: CCFICS – Distribution of kick-off message-EWG Digitalisation of NFCS
2.24.25: CCFA55 – Invitation letter and provisional agenda
2.19.25: CCFL49: CL 2025/07-FL [E]
2.19.25: CCCF – Distribution of Circular Letters CL 2025/04-CF and CL 2025/08-CF
2.14.25: FAO/WHO Scientific advice and capacity development updates: WHO workshop on NAMs
2.14.25: CCFFV23 – Update on the meeting venue
2.13.25: CCSCH: REMINDER TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR NEW WORK PROPOSALS
2.13.25: CCFO- REMINDER TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON CIRCULAR LETTERS
2.13.25: CCCF – Distribution of Circular Letter CL 2025/03-CF (F,S)
2.12.25: CCFICS – Distribution of kick-off message-EWG ON REPRESENTATION OF SANITARY REQUIREMENTS
EWG Representation of Sanitary Requirements document
2.7.25: CCFA55 – Meeting arrangements
2.7.25: CCCF – Distribution of Circular Letter CL 2025/03-CF
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