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Assessment of Social Transmission of Food Preferences Behaviors
Published on: January 25, 2018
An ecological reorientation of the Codex Alimentarius Commission could help transform food systems
Mark Lawrence1,2, Christine Parker3, Hope Johnson4
1Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. mark.lawrence@deakin.edu.au.
Abstract:
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex) has a substantial influence over the structure and operation of food systems by setting international standards that affect the composition, structure and labelling of food. Despite the dual mandates of Codex to protect public health and ensure fair practices in food trade, food systems are increasingly unhealthy and unsustainable. An ecological reorientation of the decision-making elements that influence how Codex sets food standards-particularly mandates, governance and risk assessment-could help transform food systems towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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