Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India's Millet Standards Recognized at Global Food Meeting
India is helping create international food standards!
At a big meeting in Rome, other countries praised India's work on things like millet grains and fresh dates.
India leads the development of these standards, which make sure food is safe and good.
They are also helping other countries learn about food standards, especially in places like Nepal and Bhutan.
India has been leading this work since 2014, encouraging countries to work together and improve food safety worldwide.
India's millet standard was recognized at the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
The Executive Committee reviewed the progress of the millet standard work, chaired by India.
India's work on fresh dates standards was also appreciated.
India will co-chair new work proposals for fresh turmeric and broccoli standards.
India recommended outcome-based monitoring indicators for the Codex Strategic Plan 2026–2031.
- Who
- India and the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
- What
- India's food standard development was recognized at a global meeting.
- When
- The 88th Session of the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission was held from July 14-18.
- Where
- FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy.
- Why
- To develop and recognize international food standards.
- Meeting
- CCEXEC88
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Dates
- July 14-18
- Chairs
- India, with co-chairs from Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal
- Focus
- Food Standard Development