The Codex Alimentarius is a collection of internationally adopted food standards, codes of practice, guidelines and recommendations. They have been created for the purpose of protecting the health of consumers and ensuring fair practices in the food trade.
Although these standards do not have statutory force, an increasing number of countries align their food standards with Codex. The standards are recognised in World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreements.
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) who produce these standards is an intergovernmental body jointly sponsored by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
These links are to standards which underpin national legislation in many countries and is relevant to food safety in catering operations in the E&P sector although not specifically written for this purpose.
Offshore Environmental Health Guidelines issued by The United Kingdom Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) lays down industry standards for managing food and water supplies, accommodation and other related matters in the offshore workplace.
Guidelines for the Provision of Food and Fresh Water on Merchant Ships & Fishing Vessels issued in the UK to accompany Marine Shipping legislation also provide a useful reference point.
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