Question

Collection of Internationally adopted food standards and related texts, presented in a uniform manner is

• A. FSSAI
• B. Codex Alimentarius
• C. HACCP
• D. GMP

Hint:

Codex Alimentarius = Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Commission (Rome). Global benchmark for food trade standards.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is an international intergovernmental food standards body established jointly by FAO and WHO.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Codex Alimentarius (Latin for "Food Code") is the internationally recognized collection of harmonized food standards, codes of practice, and guidelines developed jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) since 1963.
It serves as the global benchmark for consumer health protection and fair trade in international food commerce under the WTO SPS agreement.
- FSSAI is India's national regulatory body.
- HACCP and GMP are management systems, not international statutory standard collections.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Therefore, the international collection of food standards is Codex Alimentarius, corresponding to option (B).